Scheduled Maintenance on Your Vehicle Helps Keep Your Vehicle Healthy


It is important to our health to get regular checkups to keep our bodies in good shape. This is the same with your vehicle. Maintenance on your vehicle is a checkup for your car. A regular maintenance schedule helps keep your vehicle running smoothly. It keeps you from having to get larger and more expensive issues taken care of.

Routine scheduled maintenance consists of having such things done as your tires rotated, engine fluids changed and topped off, transmission inspected, and brake system repaired, to name a few. Your owner's manual will have a schedule of when you should…
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Old Oil Is Bad For Your Vehicle—Get It Changed


Picture this: you are riding around in your vehicle, and you start to think about the fact that you have not had your oil changed in a long time. Now, what you fail to realize is that the old, dirty oil could be causing damage to your vehicle. It is a fact that oil keeps all the moving parts of your engine working correctly. It is for this reason that you need to keep up with an oil change on a regular basis.

Years ago you could only use natural oil but, in these modern times, we have choices like…
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Make the most of these final summer days with the Ford Escape

We know how quickly the summer comes and goes here at Premier Ford Lincoln, and this is why we're always scheming for ways to embrace the summer months before they pass us by.

 

No matter where you go, the Intelligent 4WD in the #FordEscape will help you get there.

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One sure way to enjoy every trip you take is with the 2017 Ford Escape. The Escape is a capable, accommodating and technology-filled crossover that

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The Ford F-150 Raptor is Better Than a Tyrannosaurus (No, Really)

Though velociraptors always seem to lose to T. rex in the Jurassic Park movies, the Ford F-150 Raptor would dominate in the world of prehistoric predators.

Its high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 delivers a pulse-pounding 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. It can sprint to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

While Autoblog made a funny video comparing a real 2017 F-150 Raptor to a fake T. rex, the latest paleontological research shows...

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Road Trips, Your Kids, and Keeping Everyone Happy

Long road trips can be trying for just about anyone but, for kids, it's worse; being small and filled with energy doesn't mix well with being strapped into a seat for hours at a time. So, to make your family road trips a little easier, an experience mom in the video below shares some of her best tips to keep the kids happy while you drive. Check it out for yourself or, if you're short on time, read our quick list below. Either way, we hope your trip goes smoothly and you have a great time with…

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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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The Ford Ranger Returns in 2019, But in New Zealand, It Never Left!

The Ford Ranger Returns in 2019, But in New Zealand, It Never Left!

New Zealand drivers have never known the hardship of not being able to purchase a new Ford Ranger at a local dealership. In fact, it's really only the U.S. that has been missing out these past seven years.

Soon, things will be made right again—the Ranger is returning to Columbus, MS in 2019.

To hype the Ranger's return stateside, and get an…

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Keep Your Family Safe in the 2017 Ford Explorer

When families look for a vehicle they can depend on to keep them safe and entertained all ride long, an SUV is a popular choice and the 2017 Ford Explorer is no exception! The Sanchez family in the video below have chosen this full-size crossover SUV as their ride of choice thanks to the entertainment of the SYNC touchscreen infotainment system, the safety of features like a rearview camera and a lane-keeping system, the convenience of up to 81.7 cubic feet of cargo space, and luxurious styling to catch everyone's attention. See more of it below:

 

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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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