The battery in your vehicle has many important jobs. It supplies energy to the fuel system, ignition system, starter, and everything else in your vehicle so that it will start, run, and get you to where you need to go. But even the battery can have issues from time to time and requires maintenance. If you are having issues with your battery or haven't gotten it checked for awhile, then it's a great idea to get it inspected and tested by a technician--it only takes a few minutes. They'll check to see how much juice is left…
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Some of the latest high-performance turbo engine makers might suggest that you use synthetic oil in their “Owner’s Manual.” What if you don’t? Will this ruin your car's engine?
Is synthetic oil totally different than conventional oil? Not really. Both oils consist of the same basic ingredients. An estimated 90% of synthetic oil is a blend of conventional oil and additives to improve performance. One of the goals of synthetic oil manufacturers is to minimize sludge. Your synthetic oil flow rate will be higher.
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You probably know that your car has oil in it and that it needs motor oil to run. But what do you do with it? When do you change it? How often do you check it? Well, for it to work the way it should, you need to keep it clean. It absorbs a lot of debris and contaminants, so when you change your oil, you flush all of that out and replace it with oil that can flow easily and get everything lubricated.
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Here at Sunnyvale Ford, we understand that your Ford's maintenance needs aren't likely to be at the top of your to do list. We have to tell you though, that they really should be. Skipping out on things like oil changes and tire rotations can lead to some pretty unsavory consequences and that's why, we recommend bring your Ford by our Service Center on a regular basis. To learn more about the…
