Taking proper care of your car makes it more pleasurable to own and drive. With routine car maintenance, you also reduce the number of costly repair jobs, extend the vehicle’s lifespan, and increase its resale value. With all this in mind, here are a few important maintenance procedures to have carried out at your local Ford dealership.
Have Your Tires Rotated
While you’re driving, your tires carry the full weight of your car and determine road traction at all times. It’s therefore essential to keep your tires in good condition at all times. Regular rotation is one vital tire maintenance task, along with checking the air pressure and making sure the rubber hasn’t become degraded or damaged.
Get Your Oil Refreshed
Without fresh motor oil, your engine will rapidly run into trouble. It’s generally recommended to change oil twice a year to keep your engine fully lubricated. If you drive in excessively hot, cold, or dusty conditions, or if you put your engine under more pressure than most drivers, consider having your oil changed three or four times a year.
Check All Important Fluids
The various fluids in your car keep a number of important components functioning smoothly. It’s essential to regularly have your brake fluid, transmission fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and power steering fluid checked and refreshed. And perhaps the most important fluid of all is the coolant, which keeps your engine from overheating.
Have Your Brakes Inspected
The braking mechanisms in your car are your number one safety feature while on the road. Always make sure you have a trusted technician examine your brakes twice a year so that any potential faults can be found and fixed early on.
Replace Windshield Wipers
Windshield wipers are extremely important for visibility in rainy or snowy weather. It’s generally advisable to have wipers replaced twice a year, both before and after winter.
Replace the Engine Air Filter
The engine air filter prevents dust and debris from entering the engine and interfering with the combustion process. As air filters gradually become clogged up with contaminants, you’ll need to replace your filter every year or two.
Test the Headlights and Taillights
A fading, flickering, or burned-out bulb is a safety hazard when driving after dark. Always keep your headlights and taillights as bright as possible by having them regularly tested by a technician.
Ask Your Local Ford Dealer for Optimal Servicing Intervals
How often you should have these important servicing tasks carried out depends on how you use your car each day. Certain driving conditions, such as commuting in heavy stop-and-go traffic, dusty off-road routes, trailering, and short journeys of under five miles, all put more strain on the engine and other car parts, which necessitates more frequent maintenance. It’s best to consult with a trusted technician to arrange a suitable and personalized schedule.
Arrange a routine maintenance schedule today at Holt Motors. Our experienced technicians are dedicated to providing prompt, high-quality maintenance services at competitive prices.
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