Good Tires and Brakes Keep the World Going ‘Round

When you invest in a new Ford from Marlow Ford, the key to the excitement is that you’re about to drive off in something brand new. So, it reasons that the best way to keep that new car enthusiasm up is to keep your Ford on the up and up. That is achieved through routine maintenance.

At Marlow Ford in Luray, we’ve compiled a list of Ford maintenance tips to focus on when treating your Ford or other vehicle to maintenance.

First, tires and brakes. Arguably the most important parts of your car from a safety perspective, routinely checking tire pressure and tread condition is key. One of the best and easiest ways to get the most out of your tires is through the routine rotation of them. Marlow Ford Tire Service excels with all that and more.

While we’re on the subject of tires, it’s also critical to have good brakes. When you take your Ford in for maintenance, make sure the quality of the brake pads and rotors is strong. Over time, they will wear down and lose effectiveness. Take our word for it when we assure you it’s a lot easier and cheaper to replace brake pads on your car than it is to replace the rear end of the car in front of you that happened to stop too quickly.

For a few more tips on things to place focus on for that next maintenance appointment, please keep reading. Then, for the easiest way to find Marlow Ford, simply instruct your phone to “find Ford maintenance near me.”

Black Gold…Texas Tea; However You Refer To It, Keep Clean Oil

Since oil serves as the lifeblood of any vehicle, it’s critical to always keep it clean. Oil serves as the lubricant to keep all your car engine’s parts operating smoothly. Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, oil changes are recommended every 4,000 - 5,000 miles.

Since engine oil is in the mix with so many moving parts, it tends to accumulate shards of metal, dirt and other debris. That’s where an oil filter comes into play. Be sure to also have the oil filter checked and/or replaced, as its job is to harness all foreign matter to help the oil do its job better.

While getting that oil change, be sure to also have other fluids checked, including:

• coolant
• antifreeze
• power steering fluid
• windshield wiper fluid

For more Ford maintenance tips, please keep reading.

Take Charge and Maintain a Healthy Battery

Despite being designed to last a long time and help you cover more ground with confidence, your Ford battery always gets charged up with a little TLC. As the heart of your Ford in a variety of ways, when it has problems, so, too, does much of the operation of your vehicle.

Car batteries will re-charge on their own by an operating engine, but corrosion and wear-and-tear over time can - and will - negatively impact the quality of the product. It’s both quick and easy to either check or have checked the strength of the battery, its connections and components for any leaks or corrosion.

At Marlow Ford, battery services performed include a comprehensive diagnostic battery test. In the event of a new battery being needed, we’ve got you covered.

Marlow Ford Service Center Excels with All Recommended Maintenance and More

At Marlow Ford, we certainly understand that you may be poised and ready to handle your Ford’s maintenance on your own. More power to you! But, if you could ever use the help of friendly, certified technicians trained to excel on Ford vehicles with genuine OEM parts, we invite you to schedule service with the Marlow Ford service center.

Our highly qualified mechanics excel at jobs of all sizes and scopes; from regular maintenance to major transmission repair. We’re also the home to a parts center, where you can find virtually anything you want or need for your Ford.

For stress-free and competitively-priced service from the best Ford technicians in town, visit Marlow Ford in Luray, also proud to serve drivers in all surrounding areas, including New Market and Culpepper, Virginia