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How to Extend the Life of Your Car in Gainesville, FL


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How to Extend the Life of Your Car in Gainesville, FL

When it comes to vehicle care, you can always rely on the service department here at Parks Ford Lincoln of Gainesville. We believe that our customers deserve the very best, and we want you to enjoy every moment spent in your Ford. From performing simple maintenance tasks to fixing serious issues, our service technicians are dedicated to ensuring that your vehicle is able to take you wherever you need to go for years to come. So, whether you're looking for advice or are ready to schedule a service appointment, we're here for you.

We want you to get the most out of your new Ford, so here are several ways you can help your vehicle last so you can continue enjoying it for as long as possible.

Wash & wax your vehicle regularly.

Protect the exterior and maintain that new-car shine by regularly washing and waxing your Ford model.

Don't forget the interior.

Your car’s interior gets a lot of wear and tear, so make sure it's always in tip-top condition by cleaning and vacuuming on a regular basis. If the seats are leather, take some time to apply a leather cleaner and protectant, and if they're upholstered, use an upholstery cleaner and fabric protectant for best results.

Keep an eye on your tires.

When was the last time you checked your tires? Good tire maintenance and repair can help keep you and your passengers safe. Regularly inspect your tires' tread depth and overall condition, maintain the ideal tire pressure and get your tires rotated consistently.

Fill up with care.

First, it's important to choose a gas station that you trust for quality fuel. Secondly, you should avoid pumping gas when the fuel truck is there because sediment can be stirred up in the gasoline while the tanks are getting filled. If you fill up, your vehicle's fuel filters and injectors could become clogged.

Keep up with oil changes.

Oil changes aren't just an important part of routine maintenance, they're a vital step toward keeping your engine running at its best. See your owner's manual to find out when your car is due for an oil change.

Change the filters.

Regularly changing the oil, fuel, transmission and air filters is another way you can help keep your car in great shape. Find out the recommended timeframe for changing each of these in your owner's manual.

Repair damage to your windshield as soon as possible.

Small chips or cracks in your windshield can become a serious problem, so don't ignore them! Repair them as soon as possible to avoid having to replace the whole windshield.

Use genuine OEM parts.

Genuine Ford parts are the best choice for the proper operation of your car — after all, they were designed precisely for your specific model. Our experts can help you find the exact part your vehicle needs.

Make sure fluids are at the correct level.

Don't forget to have your fluid levels checked regularly, such as power steering fluid, engine coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid. If you don't know how often to do this, check your owner's manual or ask us in store.

These are just a few of the ways that you can help keep your vehicle healthy and on the road for a long time. If you have any questions about your vehicle's maintenance, don't hesitate to contact a member of our team or stop by our dealership at 3333 North Main St., Gainesville, FL 32609 . We look forward to serving our customers near Alachua, Starke, Ocala and Lake City.

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. The advertised price excludes TAVT, state tax, $999 documentation fee and $285 electronic title fee and Parks Perks. All advertised prices include all applicable rebates, factory discount, dealer discount, Ford Credit Financing Cash and Trade Assist Rebate. Prices are subject to change without notice based on Ford Motor Company Incentives. We attempt to update this inventory on a regular basis. However, there can be a lag time between the sale of a vehicle and the update to the inventory. See dealer for complete details.

*Due to limited supply, many models in inventory are subject to an adjusted market pricing above MSRP. MSRP published on the website is directly from the manufacturer, not the Parks of Gainesville. Ask your sales associate for detailed pricing.