{"id":3116,"date":"2025-12-17T12:27:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T06:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2025-12-29T12:27:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T06:57:22","slug":"protect-your-car-and-bike-this-winter-with-expert-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/protect-your-car-and-bike-this-winter-with-expert-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Car and Bike This Winter With Expert Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3116\" class=\"elementor elementor-3116\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-808d0d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"808d0d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-042dc2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"042dc2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Winter may seem harmless for your car or bike, but cold weather can have significant effects on tire pressure, engine performance, battery life, and lubrication systems. The drop in temperature reduces tire pressure, thickens engine oil, and makes mechanical parts work harder\u2014especially during those early morning starts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By following the right winter care routines, you can make your vehicle safer, more fuel-efficient, longer-lasting, and more reliable.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1a2b06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1a2b06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Winter Tire Maintenance for Cars and Bikes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08101af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08101af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Maintain Proper Tire Pressure<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Cold air contracts, causing your tires to lose pressure more quickly.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Check tire pressure at least once a week.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Always use the manufacturer\u2019s recommended PSI.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Don\u2019t forget to check the spare tire.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Low tire pressure makes balancing and stopping harder.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Check pressure before long rides or early morning use.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Check tire pressure when tires are cold for the most accurate reading.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Check Tread Depth<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Cold, wet roads reduce tire grip.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The minimum safe tread depth is 1.6 mm.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Worn-out tires reduce braking effectiveness.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tread grooves should be clearly visible.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Smooth tires provide less grip, particularly in corners.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Inspect for Cracks and Hardening<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Rubber hardens and cracks in cold weather, especially in older tires.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars and Bikes:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Examine tire sidewalls for cracks or bulges.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Avoid aggressive driving on hardened tires.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Replace tires older than 5\u20136 years, even if the tread looks fine.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Ensure Proper Wheel Alignment and Balance<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Uneven winter roads can worsen alignment.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the car pulls to one side, get the alignment checked.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Proper balancing improves ride comfort and extends tire life.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ensure wheels are straight and rims are not bent.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e8cf7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e8cf7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Engine and Battery Care in Winter<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8539146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8539146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Use the Correct Engine Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Cold temperatures thicken oil, slowing lubrication.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use oil recommended for winter by the manufacturer.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Synthetic oils perform better in cold weather.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Old oil makes gear shifting harder.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fresh oil makes starting smoother.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Gently Warm Up the Engine<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Driving aggressively when cold can damage engines.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Let the engine run for 30\u201360 seconds.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Drive gently for the first few kilometers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Avoid revving immediately after starting.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ride slowly until the engine warms up.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Check Coolant Levels<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Proper coolant prevents freezing and rust.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maintain correct coolant levels\u2014never use plain water.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prevents overheating.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Liquid-cooled bikes also require proper coolant levels.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Monitor Battery Health<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Batteries lose efficiency in cold weather.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Clean battery terminals.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Replace weak batteries before the coldest days arrive.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Short rides drain batteries faster.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even kick-start bikes need a healthy battery for electronics.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ca611 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12ca611\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additional Winter Maintenance Tips<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ee433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05ee433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Keep the Fuel Tank Sufficiently Full<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Helps prevent moisture buildup, particularly important for diesel vehicles.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Inspect the Brake System<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong> Check brake pads, discs, and fluid levels.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong> Ensure strong braking power and replace worn pads promptly.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Lubricate Moving Parts<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong> Oil door locks and hinges to prevent rust.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong> Regularly lubricate the chain, throttle, and clutch cables.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Prevent Fog and Moisture<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Cars:<\/strong> Replace worn wiper blades and use anti-fog windshield treatments.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For Bikes:<\/strong> Apply anti-fog solution to visors and carry a microfiber cloth.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b84408 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b84408\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safe Winter Driving and Riding Tips<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1168159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1168159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Avoid sudden braking or acceleration.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maintain a safe following distance.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use headlights during foggy conditions.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wear appropriate winter riding gear.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay alert and practice smooth, controlled movements.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7d77a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a7d77a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Importance of Tire and Engine Care in Winter<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-122693a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"122693a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Over 60% of winter breakdowns are due to:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Incorrect tire pressure<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Weak batteries<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Poor engine lubrication<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Healthy tires offer better grip and stopping power, while a well-maintained engine ensures smooth starts, improved mileage, and greater longevity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93472d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93472d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4a5819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4a5819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Winter car and bike care is simple\u2014it just requires consistency and awareness. By focusing on tire condition, engine oil quality, and battery health, you can keep your vehicle running safely and efficiently all season long. Regular winter maintenance not only extends the life of your vehicle but also keeps you safe, comfortable, and confident on winter roads.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e5e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5e5e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c313d6d uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"c313d6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-204' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-34efdab\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-34efdab uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-69db911449a81\">How often should you check tire pressure in winter?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At least once a week, or before long trips or rides.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-4b52197\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-4b52197 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-69db911449aee\">Do you need to warm up the engine in winter?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, but only for 30\u201360 seconds before driving slowly.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-7d67100\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-7d67100 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-69db911449b27\">Should you change the oil before winter?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, if the oil is old or not suitable for winter 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9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-9ae2eb7 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-69db911449b61\">Do you need winter tires in India?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Generally not; good all-season tires are usually sufficient.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-d114c82\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon 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