5 Ways to Extend Your Car’s Life

Lance Cunningham Ford wants your business, but we only want to your business after you have extracted the last possible mile out of our high performance new and used Ford vehicles. Whenver customers from greater Knoxville and surrounding areas such as Maryville and Oak Ridge visit our dealership, we invariably offer ways they can prolong the life of their Ford car, truck, or SUV. Of all the maintenance tips that our expert mechanics present, five ways seem to pop up time and again that do the most for extending the life of your Ford vehicle.

Fresh Blood

As we need clean blood to ensure vigorous health, our Ford vehicles require clean oil to lubricate the myriad engine components properly. Less than pristine oil causes friction that not only degrades parts such as the alternator, but also can spark enough heat to start a fire. Not only do you need to ensure clean oil lubricates your Ford parts, you must also closely adhere to the model’s oil changing schedule and add the correct type of oil. Lance Cunningham Ford customers from Knoxville and the outlying communities of Oak Ridge and Maryville can consult with one of our mechanic experts to ensure they buy the right type of oil for their Ford car, truck, or van.

Tirelessly Checking Your Tires

Why do NASCAR drivers make pit stops during the course of the race? The drivers not only receive fuel replenishments, they also get a new set of tires. Rotating and changing car tires represents one of the most neglected vehicle maintenance tasks. Lance Cunningham Ford mechanics urge our customers to check tire pressure according to the schedule mandated in the Ford owner’s manual. Properly inflated tires ensure the tires last longer and produce a smoother running car. With less stress placed on the car to compensate for deflated tires, you can expect your Ford vehicle to provide more years of service.

No Choking Allowed

We recommend that our customers from Knoxville and beyond into cities like Maryville and Oak Ridge change their Ford air filters roughly every 12,000 miles. However, the mileage requirements can vary depending on where you do most of your driving. Predominantly city driving can cause more grime and debris to build up, so change the air filter every 10,000 miles. Dirty air filters place more strain on the engine, as the engine needs air to create the perfect fuel-air mixture.

Get the Good Brakes

The quickest ticket for your Ford to land in a junkyard involves deteriorated brake pads. Whenever you hear metal grinding from under your driver’s seat, the time has passed to replace the brake pads. Brake pads are much cheaper to replace than rotors and calipers, but the real issue is protecting you from a nasty accident that can destroy your Ford vehicle.

A Clean Car is a Happy Car

Extending the life of your Ford car, truck, or SUV does not require rocket science, as evident by the simple maintenance tip of washing you car at least once a week. Dirt, grime, air pollution, salt, and debris combine to degrade your Ford vehicle’s appearance. The worst corrosion is unseen, as it eats away the brake lines, engine components, and filters. Once those important car parts decline, you can expect your car to approach the end of its lifespan.

Lance Cunningham Ford welcomes the chance to perform our maintenance magic on your new or used Ford vehicle. We offer a high quality service center that implements the latest technology to ensure you enjoy your Ford car, truck, van, or SUV for years to come.

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