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Automobile Service and Maintenance Tips for Fall in Barron, WI

Fall is a great time to get your car ready for the winter months ahead. Whether you drive a used car, truck, or SUV, it’s important to make sure that your vehicle is running smoothly and safely before the cold weather hits. Here are some tips on how to keep your automobile in top condition this fall:

Check Your Tires

Tire pressure can drop as temperatures decrease during the fall season. Make sure you check all four tires regularly and fill them up with air if needed. You should also inspect each tire for any signs of wear or damage such as bulges or cracks in the treads. If there are any issues with your tires, it’s best to replace them right away so they don’t become worse over time.

Change Your Oil

Oil changes are essential for keeping your engine running properly throughout the year but especially during colder months when oil thickens due to lower temperatures. It’s recommended that you change your oil every 3-5 thousand miles depending on what type of vehicle you have and its age. This will help ensure that all parts of your engine remain lubricated which will improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing emissions from exhaust fumes.

Replace Wiper Blades

Wiper blades tend to wear out quickly due to exposure from rain, snow, ice, dirt, etc., so it's important that they're replaced at least once per year (or more often if necessary). Replacing wiper blades ensures better visibility while driving which helps reduce accidents caused by poor visibility conditions like foggy windows or heavy rainstorms. Additionally, new wiper blades provide smoother wiping action which prevents streaks from forming on windshield glass surfaces - something we all want!

Check Fluids Levels

It's always a good idea to check fluid levels before heading into winter weather conditions since low levels can cause major problems down the road (literally!). Make sure coolant levels are topped off as well as brake fluid levels - both of these fluids play an important role in keeping vehicles safe while driving through icy roads or slippery surfaces during wintertime months here in Barron WI area. Additionally, be sure power steering fluid, transmission fluid, washer fluid, and other liquids related directly with automotive operation stay within their respective optimal ranges.

Chevrolet · Ford · Dodge Ram, all on Highway 8

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New Chevy cars, trucks & SUVs

Ford

New Ford trucks & SUVs

Dodge Ram

Ram trucks and Dodge muscle

Dodge

Durango & Charger

New inventory

Everything on both lots

Used inventory

Pre-owned cars & trucks

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A short drive from anywhere in the lakes region

We're on Highway 8 in Barron, and Highway 25 crosses Highway 8 right in town. Buy here, then bring it back here for service without a trip to the city.

~6 mi

Cameron

about 9 min

~13 mi

Rice Lake

about 19 min

~13 mi

Chetek

about 18 min

~16 mi

Turtle Lake

about 25 min

~18 mi

Cumberland

about 27 min

~37 mi

Spooner

about 45 min

~53 mi

Eau Claire

about 63 min

Here

Barron

Hwy 8 & Hwy 25

Approximate road distance and drive time from 1690 E Division Ave, Barron (OpenStreetMap/OSRM routing, Oct 2026). Winter roads take longer.

3 brands. 2 rooftops. 1 Swant Graber.

Chevrolet, Dodge, Ram, and Ford on one Highway 8 campus in Barron, with Swant Graber roots here since 1959. Swant Graber Motors and Swant Graber Ford sit directly across Highway 8 from each other.