Fall Maintenance For Your Ford
Fall Maintenance for your Ford
by Century Ford
As the seasons change and the leaves start to fall, it's a great time of year to ensure your Ford is a good condition. Winter is just around the corner, and you want to be prepared for the weather ahead, so we here at Century Ford have compiled a few things that you can do to keep your Ford running throughout those dreaded winter months. Of course, our wonderful technicians here at Century Ford can do all of these fixes for you, so head down to the dealership today and get your Ford in top shape this fall!
Get Your Battery Checked
The start of fall is a great time to make sure your battery has enough juice in it. You can do a quick check of your battery by lifting the hood of your Ford and making sure that the terminals and cables are snug and tightening them if necessary. If the connections of your battery are dirty or even corroded, you can clean them by disconnecting them and cleaning them with a stiff wire brush. If you find that your battery doesn't work after taking these steps, then head down to Century Ford and have our technicians replace it for you!
Have Your Headlights Cleaned
The longer you have your Ford, the hazier and more cloudy your headlights will become. This is especially true if you tend to park your Ford outside. While dirty headlights are certainly a cosmetic problem, the issues go far beyond looks as hazy headlights can severely reduce the effectiveness of your headlights and makes it harder for you to see at night. If you have a headlight restoration kit, you can use that to fix your headlights, but you're better off taking the vehicle down to Century Ford and having our experts fix or clean your headlights to get them looking like new!
Make Sure Your Tires Are In Good Condition
The effectiveness of your tires are vitally crucial to the safety and fuel economy of your vehicle. While you are preparing for the fall season and checking over every inch of your Ford, you might also want to check your tires and tired tread. The best way to check the tread of your tires is to take a quarter and place it into the tread, and if the tread stops before it reaches George Washington's hairline, its time to invest in a new set. You can order a new set of tires from Century Fords online parts department with ease, and we are more than happy to put those on for you. If your tire tread is in good condition, consider taking your Ford down to our dealership to have them rotated and inflated adequately, so the tread wears evenly.
Make Sure Your Windshield Wipers Are In Good Condition
With the fall comes cooler temperatures and bad weather, so it's essential to make sure that the windshield wipers of your Ford are in working condition. Good windshield wipers allow you to see better when you're on the road when the rain hits, and fall is a good time of year to get them changed. Because your wipers tend to do a lot of work, they tend to degrade every 6 to 12 months, so it makes sense to change them every fall. If you need help putting on your windshield wipers, take your Ford down to Century Ford and have our technicians do it for you!
Get a Car Wash and Wax
Getting the bugs and tree sap off your Ford during the fall months is a good idea as the salt and the snow from winter can wreak havoc on your vehicle. Also, cleaning your Ford regularly will keep your vehicles paint in good condition. You might also want to apply wax to give your Ford a shiny and new look, especially if you tend to park your Ford outside.
Get Your Fall Maintenance Done at Century Ford
No matter what fall maintenance measure you are taking, we can get it done for you here at Century Ford. If you're looking to get an oil change, battery replacement, or highlights checked, our expert technicians will take care of it in no time. We can't wait to work on your Ford, so be sure to stop by the dealership and make an appointment or schedule your service right on our website. Don't ignore these simple maintenance measures; head down to Century Ford today.