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riverside, ca golf club

Whether you’re a beginner in search of a driving range or an advanced golfer looking to improve your skills, you’ll find a great variety of golf courses on your next weekend excursion in your Ford Escape. Riverside, CA, offers scenic golf resorts, courses, and spectacular places to enjoy a day out with family or friends.

1. Van Buren Golf Center

Van Buren Golf Center is a friendly place to enjoy a game in a laid-back, welcoming environment. This nine-hole course is available during the day and evening, with a driving range, a pro shop, and an on-site restaurant. There are group and private lessons, ongoing leagues, junior golf programs, and opportunities to organize fundraising for tournaments and other golfing events.

You’ll find this golf center is reasonably priced, and it’s an ideal place for families, beginners, and group events.

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Fritts Ford- Car battery - Riverside, CA

Your car’s battery is responsible for providing the electrical power to start your car. It also provides power for the electrical systems when your engine isn’t running. A battery has a limited lifespan and is usually replaced within three to five years. When you need a new car battery, your Ford dealer in Riverside, CA, can install it for you. These are signs you may need a new battery

Sign You Need a New Car Battery From Your Ford Dealer

Corrosion on the Terminals

A car battery contains a variety of chemicals, including sulfuric acid. These chemicals react with the copper and other battery components to store electricity as chemical energy. As your battery ages, these chemicals gradually break down. Sulfuric acid releases hydrogen as it breaks down, and hydrogen molecules are small enough to escape the battery.

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Riverside camping

There’s nothing like spending the weekend or your next vacation in the great outdoors with your Ford Maverick. You’ll discover many great camping sites and beautiful parks to explore when you visit the Riverside, CA area.

1. Rancho Jurupa Park

Rancho Jurupa Park is a small, relaxing place to spend your next family vacation. This fantastic campground features sites for RV campers, and tents and rustic cabins are available for rent. This place features excellent amenities, including 200 acres of recreational space, a splash pad, a miniature golf course, a disc golf course, a rock climbing playground, and access to two lakes with great fishing. 

You’ll find many wonderful activities to enjoy during your stay, including hiking trails, a barbecue area, and access to museums, historic sites, and the Santa Ana River.

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1. Check Engine Light

If your vehicle’s converter begins to fail, you’ll notice the check engine light on your dashboard will illuminate. You’ll notice this light when your car’s oxygen sensors detect changes in the exhaust’s gas levels, which indicates they are not being catalyzed properly. While the check engine light may indicate other issues with your car, it’s important to have the converter checked at your local service center and determine if there are other issues.

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Riverside local attractions

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Located in the southwestern part of California and right along the banks of the Santa Ana River, the city of Riverside, CA is an excellent destination for travelers wanting to explore this beautiful region. Whether you are traveling with your family or a group of friends, here are three nearby local attractions you can reach in your shiny 2022 Ford Bronco.

1. Riverside Art Museum

A large exhibition space featuring art classes, workshops, lectures, and a museum store selling local art crafts, and gifts, the Riverside Art Museum is one of the main attractions you should check out while exploring the downtown Riverside area. Founded in 1967 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, this museum is a great destination for visitors of all ages.

Located in the heart of the city center, the Riverside Art Museum can be easily reached on foot from most other local landmarks. Some of the pieces you can find in the permanent collection include works by artists including Marc Chagall, Karl Benjamin, and Millard Sheets. Besides permanent and temporary exhibitions, this art museum also hosts educational classes and workshops led by local experts.

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If you’re looking for a truck that offers fun and adventure, then you need to check out what the 2022 Ford Ranger has to offer. It comes in three different trims (the XL, the XLT, and the LARIAT), and no matter which one you choose, you’ll fall in love with this vehicle from the moment you sit behind the wheel.

1. It’s Durable

This truck was made for off-road travel and is constructed from a high-strength steel frame that can handle uneven driving surfaces and get you past various obstacles. In addition to the steel frame, this truck is also equipped with a turbocharged engine that will give you the power necessary to move across rugged terrain and up hills, ensuring you always get where you need to go.

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Riverside Local Parks

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One of the greatest things about living in Riverside, CA is that you are never far away from great nature walks and parks. Within just a short drive, you can leave the concrete jungle behind and lose yourself in some truly phenomenal scenery. Whether you’re taking the kids out for an afternoon in the park or you simply fancy a bit of alone time in nature, here are some of our favorite spots for a day out.

Mount Rubidoux Park

Covering an area of 161 acres, Mount Rubidoux Park features more than 2 miles of hiking trails, many of which are paved. These trails take you around and to the top of the eponymous Mount Rubidoux which boasts an impressive white cross at the summit. At the peak, you’re also greeted by some absolutely majestic views of the surrounding area and you can even see as far as the next set of mountains.

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air condition repair

Is your car AC not working? If you’re driving a Ford -150, Ford Escape, or any other high-quality Ford vehicle, you’ll want to be sure that ride comfort and quality are never compromised. Here are some warning signs that you may need to visit your local Ford Dealer for an AC inspection.

Is Your Car AC Not Working? Bring It to Your Ford Dealer

Refrigerant Leaks

Because a refrigerant leak may occur at any point throughout the air conditioning system, pinpointing the precise site of the leak can be challenging. Leaks are most often seen at A/C unit hose connections. An oily material may occasionally be seen gathering around these connections, which is most likely the cause of the leak. To plug the leak, you or a technician may apply a sealant (particularly made for air conditioning equipment) available at most auto parts shops.

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Fishing near Riverside, CA

Located along the banks of the Santa Ana River and about 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, the city of Riverside, CA, is a great base for travelers wanting to check out the best fishing spots in the region. If you are traveling around in your 2022 Ford Maverick and are looking for new destinations to try your luck with some local fish species, here are three nearby spots you should check out.

1. Big Bear Lake

Covering a surface area of a little under 3,000 acres in the heart of the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Lake is a sprawling artificial reservoir that attracts anglers and water sports enthusiasts from all over southern California. Home to healthy populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, catfish, bluegill, and sunfish, this place offers great opportunities for both pier and boat fishing.

Big Bear Lake is located about 50 miles northeast of downtown Riverside and can be reached in a little over one hour by car along routes CA-330 and CA-18. Once you make your way here, some of the best fishing piers are located along the southern shores of the lake, particularly around the Boulder Bay and Eagle Point areas. This water reservoir is also open for leisure boating, kayaking, canoeing, and water skiing.

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Radiator repair Riverside, CA

The radiator is the heart of your car’s cooling system. It takes in heat from the engine and exchanges it for cooler air. The heat, pressure, and time can all lead to damage, and you’ll need a radiator repair. As your trusted Ford dealer in Riverside, CA, we can repair or replace your radiator for you. These are a few signs of possible radiator problems.

Signs You Need a Radiator Repair at Your Ford Dealer

Coolant Leak

Coolant is essential for your engine, as it can absorb engine heat. This liquid is pumped through your engine and absorbs the heat radiating from the engine components. The heat is then trapped inside the coolant and taken to the radiator. In the radiator, the coolant enters a series of tubes where cool outside air flow rapidly cools the hot coolant. Once the process is complete, the coolant is recirculated.

The coolant flows through the system at high speed and under high pressure. Due to this speed and pressure, even a small hole in the cooling system can rapidly lead to a coolant loss. Coolant is brightly colored, and a pool of pink, green, yellow, or blue liquid underneath your car means you’re losing coolant. Our technicians will find the source of the leak and repair it.

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