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Winter is a fun time to be sure, but if you have a vehicle that you won\u2019t be taking out for the season, you\u2019ll need to make sure that it\u2019s ready to roll once the weather warms back up. So, we want to help. Come with Sherwood Ford as we show you some helpful tips on how to properly store your Ford vehicle for winter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Protect Fuel and Oil<\/h3>\n
Did you know that gasoline is only good for about 30 days from the time you fill up your tank? After that, if not properly treated it\u2019ll start to diminish in performance, so to avoid this happening you\u2019ll want to add some fuel stabilizer to your tank before storage to prevent condensation. Likewise for oil; if you\u2019re planning to keep your vehicle tucked away once it gets cold, not a bad idea to get your oil changed beforehand!<\/p>\n
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Replace or Charge Battery<\/h3>\n
Winter living is a months-long process in Alberta, and frigid temperatures combined with low usage can expedite a car battery\u2019s drainage or even crack the casing.\u00a0 Check out this video on helpful battery care and maintenance tips<\/a>.\u00a0 When putting a vehicle into storage, you could leave the battery connected, disconnect it, or install battery tenders so it’s ready to go in the spring.\u00a0 Another option is remove the battery and bring it indoors.<\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n More Winter Tips: What to do when your Ford’s battery dies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It may seem trivial, but if a car is left parked for too long outdoors or even in your garage, unwelcome guests (namely rodents) may take up residence in your exhaust or intake components. Make sure you close them off with a material that can’t be chewed through before leaving your car stored or you may have some unhappy renters once it\u2019s time to uncover it. Speaking of rodents, some repellant or traps does wonders to keep the pesky critters away from your vehicle.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n Speaking of which, if you\u2019re leaving your car in the garage all winter, make sure you get it cleaned<\/a> or invest in some covering materials. Over time, dust and other acidic compounds can collect on your car, which can wear down its cosmetics quite a bit or even damage exposed metals.\u00a0So,\u00a0give that \u2018Stang a nice wax before it goes into hibernation and cover it!\u00a0 Need a cover? Order one<\/a> from the Sherwood Ford\u00a0 parts department.<\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n This is especially important if you have a Ford model with a stick-shift; we all know that parking brakes are prone to go out sooner or later, and if your car is in neutral, it runs the risk of rolling away, which is never good. You may want to prop up your car on some blocks with a jack, or chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from possibly rolling.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n Much like its battery, a car\u2019s tires can deflate or otherwise lose effectiveness when they\u2019ve been sitting for too long in extreme cold temperatures. If your tires are at the end of their lifespan, you may want to swap them out for a fresh set if needed. Before putting it away for the season you may want to also add a little extra air\u2013 you’ll be glad you did once it\u2019s time to wake it up!<\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Even More Winter Tips: How to make winter tires last longer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If there\u2019s any service needs you have from us before winter, we\u2019re always happy to help. Contact our Sherwood Ford service <\/a>centre<\/a> to schedule an appointment<\/a>, and we\u2019ll get you inside at whichever time is best for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Sherwood Ford team is very excited to welcome the fall season fast approaching winter; you can\u2019t beat the falling leaves, sights and sounds of a cool pumpkin patch, or the festivities of Halloween. But autumn\u2019s arrival means that winter is right around the corner, and with it comes dropping temperatures, snowfall, and harsh road […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":9750,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[58,61],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n
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Clean and Cover Your Car<\/h3>\n
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Replace or Inflate Tires<\/h3>\n
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