It’s easy to look at your vehicle and see it as a complex series of moving parts perfectly in sync and in alignment with each other. To a certain extent, that’s true; but it’s also worth looking at your car in another way: as a series of tubes, lines, and chambers filled with fluids. From the hydraulic fluid in your […]
Although it’s easy to get focused on exciting parts of your vehicle, like a powerful engine, innovative shocks, and special transmission, the absolute most important part of your car is the brakes. No amount of power to your wheels or microsecond-shifting of gears matters if your brakes don’t work properly to stop your car when you need to. And yet, […]
Vehicles are unique machines that have changed how humans go about their daily lives for well over a hundred years. With the ability to get anywhere in a fraction of the time that a horse or simply walking can achieve, vehicles are ultimately faster. However, with all of this speed, you’re going to need a reliable way to slow down, […]
I couldn’t believe it happened to me. I’d just pulled into a space next to the movie theater, all ready to see the latest superhero movie. Just as I stepped out of the car, I heard a dripping sound. Bending down, I could see liquid dripping from under my car’s engine. As I took a closer look, I noticed it […]
Taking proper care of your vehicle means many things: driving safely, following the manufacturer’s schedule for service and maintenance, and knowing how to address any issues that might arise. Today, many Ford models come with a Ford Tire Mobility Kit instead of the familiar compact spare tire. While a serious blowout or sidewall damage requires that you contact Ford service […]
The cool weather in autumn makes it the perfect time of year to enjoy your vehicle on road trips or simply taking it out for a spin – especially if you can see some fall colors. As summer fades away and winter is just around the corner, it’s also the perfect time to make sure your vehicle is in great […]
When it comes to safe winter driving, two of the most important factors are traction and visibility. You will want to make sure and check your tires, replacing them when necessary while making sure you’re using the right tire type for the weather conditions and vehicle you drive. The second is visibility. This goes both for you and for other […]
Picture this: you’re out for a drive, enjoying a gorgeous, sunny spring-time day and relaxing a bit behind the wheel—all the stress of day-to-day life slipping away as you become one with your vehicle. That’s when the grinding begins—a loud, primordial sound that seems like it comes from the dawn of time, ushering in a new age of chaos and […]
