Visit your Erwin TN Ford Service Center for unmatched auto services for Ford vehicles. The information and materials at our disposal are great for providing top-quality services to all of our customers. You can rest easy knowing that your vehicle will be serviced Ford-trained and certified technicians with vast experience on all things Ford.

Our team is here to make sure you’re driving a safe vehicle and to help you maintain that vehicle’s optimal performance for a long time to come. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, always work towards keeping our customers satisfied. So if you’re having trouble with your car or you’re looking for Ford accessories, contact our team of techs at your earliest convenience.

Maintenance Services

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Routine maintenance helps keep vehicles in good condition. Moreover, maintenance helps vehicles last longer by running more efficiently. The team at Erwin TN Ford Service Center can help keep your car healthy with services such as oil changes, tire rotations, alignment, and so on.

When you work on maintaining your vehicle, you’re preserving its optimal operation, reliability, and safety. You also ensure that you’re maximizing fuel efficiency and improved resale value.

Vehicle Maintenance Checklist

In order to maximize the life and performance of your vehicle, here’s a list of items you should frequently check to ensure your car keeps running at its best levels. Some items on these checklists should be checked frequently, while others only in the long run. You should definitely follow your vehicle’s maintenance schedule and service interval record.

Caring for your car and keeping it in the proper running order does take some effort and brainpower. With that said, you have to keep up with maintenance to make sure you’re on the road driving a safe and efficient car. One of the most important parts of vehicle maintenance is simply remembering what needs to be done and how often.

Knowing the basics can go a long way in terms of how well you keep up with your car’s maintenance. Doing so will ensure that your vehicle is in top-running condition. Moreover, if you can prove that the car has been maintained properly, you’ll be able to get a big return when it’s time to resell it.

More importantly, you should keep in mind that while car maintenance costs may not be all that cheap, they can help save you big by preventing the need for major repairs. Contact our team today to learn more about our maintenance services and all the ways you can keep your car running at its best.

Oil And Coolant

Every month, or every few gas fillups, and especially before a long-distance drive, it’s always a good idea to get under the hood and check the oil and coolant levels while the engine is cool. Low levels of either guild can cause engine problems if left unchecked. Your owner’s manual is a good resource to locate information on both fluids.

Air Filter

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Your engine’s air filter is what regulates the airflow inside the car’s engine, helping keep out particulate and debris. When you ensure that the air is flowing properly, you are improving fuel efficiency, decreasing emissions, and help ensure the life of your engine. Once again, your owner’s manual has information o the filter and ways to maintain it.

Tire Pressure and Tread Depth

You should make it a habit to visually inspect your tires often, as well-maintained tires are integral to a safe and efficient ride. It’s good practice to change the tie pressures monthly, and always prior to long trips or drives with extra loads. Also, you should never forget the spare.

When checking the tire pressure, you’ll need to use a tire pressure gauge. Please note that, during colder months, tire pressure drops one pound with every 10 degrees decrease in pressure. As always, you can refer to your owner’s manual for information on how much air pressure the tires need. For the tread depth check, al you have to do is use the simple penny method.

Headlights, Turn Signals, Brake, And Parking Lights

It’s very important that your vehicle’s lights are functioning correctly, but this aspect of maintenance is quite difficult to keep up with. Once a month, you should turn on your headlights when you’re parked in front of a flat surface and check that both headlights are in the correct position and working properly.

While you’re at it, take a walk around the vehicle and visually inspect both turn signals and parking lights. You should have a friend stand behind the car while you engage the brakes to make sure the lights are working properly.

Oil & Filter

The motor oil in the vehicle’s engine serves a whole slew of functions: it lubricates moving parts, contributes to sealing against debris, reduces wear and tear, cools the engine. All while also preventing corrosion. Keeping it clean is a vital part of keeping a car’s engine in good health.

Depending on the car and the type of oil you are using, you may very well need to change both the oil and oil filter as often as every 3000 miles or every three months. The best bet is checking your owner’s manual to consult with a professional.

Tire Rotation

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Depending on the vehicle’s alignment, usage, and many other factors, tread wear patterns on tires may be different in the front and back tires. Or even from one side of the treat to the other. When you rotate your tires according to the maintenance schedule, you’re extending their service life by balancing the wear evenly, consequently preventing noise and vibration problems.

Wax Vehicle

Waxing your vehicle doesn’t only keep it shiny, it actually also helps keep it the paint stay in good shape while reducing rust. It’s recommended that you wax your vehicle every six months after washing it. Otherwise, irritants like salt, dust, sand will begin to build up. Additionally, environmental factors like ozone and ultraviolet can cause microscopic damage. Wax can help minimize these problems by forming a protective seal.