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Keep Your Car Cool and Protected this Summer

We're right in the middle of summer and that means hot weather and sunshine; while this is great for us, our vehicles can suffer if they're not taken care of properly. The experts at Autotrader have made a short video with some quick tips on how to keep your vehicle cool and protected this summer, and we've summarized these tips in a short list below. Take a look and keep your car happy:

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How Can I Tell My Car Battery Needs Replacing?

The car battery is responsible for powering numerous gadgets and devices in your vehicle. Identifying the warning signs of a weak battery will ensure you do not wind up stranded on the road with a dead battery.

Here are some of the warning signs of a dying battery:
  • The vehicle needs to be jump started.
  • The check-engine light now stays lit or is blinking.
  • The casing around the battery is getting swollen.
  • The interior lights flicker when you have the car running.
  • When you start the car, the headlights appear to be dimmer.
  • Each time you try to start the…
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Your Road Trip Checklist

If you are not sure about what you may be able to do to prepare for a road trip with adequacy, please do not hesitate to create a checklist containing any and everything that you may need. It is highly recommended for you to ensure that you go about including everything that you may need, as it can have a tremendous effect in your road trip's quality.

If you would like to have assurance of knowing that the vehicle that you will be driving for the road trip will not break down, please don't hesitate to contact a…
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Does Synthetic Oil Cause Engine Noise?

"I just purchased a brand new bottle of synthetic oil and poured it into my car. Guess what? When I started driving, suddenly the engine made loud noises. Does synthetic oil cause engine noise?"

No. It simply makes the engine noise more apparent. When you use the conventional oil, it will tend to stick to your pistons more completely. During internal gas engine combustion, the waste materials will tend to collect in the old conventional oil blends. This is one of the causes of "oil sludge." The oil sludge will damage performance, but it does tend to muffle any engine…
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Oil Change Advice

If you own a car, you probably realize the importance of the oil change. A regular oil change is a very important part of proper car maintenance. The fact is that the engine in the vehicle requires oil to function properly and prevent any type of damage to the engine. A good course of action is to keep a close eye on the oil levels. Once it starts to get low, change the oil. This will prevent further damage to the vehicle.

Why Change The Oil

How often should you change your oil? Well, this depends on the make of…
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Learn More About The Ford Protect Extended Service Plan

When you own a Ford vehicle, you enjoy the luxury of owning a car that gives you a thrilling driving experience. When you add Ford’s Protect Extended Service plan, you now have the peace of mind in knowing that your investment is protected from the many unexpected repairs and costs after your warranty has expired.

The Ford Protect Extended Service plans covers your vehicles parts and labor while offering a lesser deductible and saving you thousands in the repair of key parts for up to the 150,000 miles or eight years. Failure of covered parts due to defects…

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Don't settle for salvage, get the best for your Ford vehicle with Genuine Ford Parts!

Picture this. You go to a deli for lunch. Once you've picked out your order and had it made, you walk out the door, only to see one of the employees at that very same deli picking food scraps out of the trash, and carrying them into the deli to make more orders. You'd go in and complain, wouldn't you? Of course you would, so why is it that when the same practice of picking out of the trash happens at many auto shops, we're not similarly outraged?

 

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Winter Weather: It Ain't Over 'til it's Over

Winter is coming to an end, or so we're told. It's always hard knowing for sure whether Mother Nature has really cooled her jets for real, or if we should really be expecting any springtime snowfall.

In our experience, it seems as though it's best practice to err on the side of caution. So in that spirit, we're passing along this helpful compilation of tips from Ford as to how to stay safe and in control should late-season snowstorms strike

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How to Drive Your Ford F-150 Efficiently

Let's be honest here. You don't drive a Ford F-150 for its efficiency.

Sure, it's not lacking efficiency for a truck, but we all know you're looking for power and performance, or you'd be driving a C-Max Hybrid.

Still, you hate waste-- so how can you maximize your truck's fuel economy?

There's a myth that says driving with the tailgate down, or replacing it with a net, can improve economy. However, as this demonstration in the Ford Motor Company wind tunnel proves, that's simply not the case.

Your Ford truck is designed…

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Dream of Quitting Your Day Job? Here’s How Ford Can Help

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your day job and heading out for the open road? More and more Americans are doing just that. They’re not wealthy trust-fund babies though. These working professionals are “location independent.” All they need to work is a good WiFi signal and a device of some kind.

Most popular in the technology and consulting industry, location independent workers travel around the U.S., (and beyond), working and living in motorhomes.

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