Essential Services to Keep Your Ford in Tip-Top Shape

Servicing your Ford is the best way to increase its longevity. Replacing worn parts, checking the health of belts and fluids, and rotating your tires are just a few of the ways to keep your vehicle in great shape. As your Ford dealer, we want to tell you about some of the essential services you’ll find in our Ford service center.

From Your Ford Dealer: Essential Services at Your Ford Service Center

Oil Change

Oil is so important that your engine can’t run without it. The oil reduces friction damage to components by lubricating them, and the continual movement of oil helps to reduce your engine temperature. In addition, modern oils contain a variety of additives that help to clean your engine and allow it to work more effectively.

During an oil change, we draw some of the oil to test its consistency. If all is well, we then drain the oil. We then check the condition of the oil filter and replace it. Finally, we replace the drain plug and refill your engine with fresh oil. During an oil change service, we’ll also test your battery, top up the fluids, check your engine belts, hoses, and filter, rotate your tires, inspect your brakes, and perform a Multi-Point Inspection.

Spark Plug Replacement

A spark plug is screwed into the top of each engine cylinder. The plug’s job is to ignite the fuel-air mixture are the correct time to achieve combustion in the cylinder. Air and fuel mix in the intake manifold, and once they’ve mixed correctly, they’re drawn into the cylinders. The cylinder closes, and the piston rises at speed to compress the mixture, which is then ignited by the spark plug.

The plugs gradually wear out and are usually replaced every 100,000 miles.  If your plugs aren’t replaced, combustion will become difficult, as worn plugs can misfire or cause your engine to stall. Replacing plugs is a quick process, and you can relax in our comfortable waiting room while we complete the job for you.

Brake Pad Replacement

Brake pads are small metal components that have a 1/2″ thick friction material covering. They fit into the calipers, and they form an important part of your braking system. When you apply the brakes, the calipers are forced against the rotors by hydraulic pressure from the brake fluid. The material covering the pads generates friction against the rotors, which brings your wheels to a stop.

The material covering the pads gradually wears down, and you’ll hear screeching noises from the brakes when the pads need replacement. Replacing these pads takes only minutes, and you’ll note an immediate improvement in your brake’s efficiency.

These are just some of the many services that will keep your Ford in good health. Contact our service department today at Fury Ford Waconia in Waconia, MN.

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