Car Care: Transmission Care

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This month’s BILL UTTER FORD car care tip is Transmission Care.  A healthy transmission is crucial for smooth operation. One of the most important parts of your car or truck, and often a part you rarely think of, is the transmission.  Proper transmission maintenance, while not necessary as frequently as other routine maintenance tasks, is still an important part of increasing your … [Read more...]

Car Car: Fuel System

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This month’s BILL UTTER FORD car care tip is the Fuel System.  Your fuel system is complex, so trust the experts.  At the heart of any vehicle is the engine, but without fuel to burn, an engine is just a useless lump of metal, plastic and rubber.  The fuel system is responsible for feeding the engine and primarily consists of the tank, fuel lines, fuel filter and a pump that pushes the … [Read more...]

Brake Service

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This month’s BILL UTTER FORD service tip is Brake Service.  Your brakes are crucial to staying safe this summer, it’s important that your vehicles are ready for safe and reliable operation.  While many of the safety systems in your car or truck don’t require any regular maintenance, an exception is the brake system. Since the very earliest motor vehicles in the late 19th century, … [Read more...]

Air Conditioning System Check

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Air Conditioning System Check This month’s BILL UTTER FORD service tip is Air Conditioning System Check.          Keep your passengers cool all summer long. As the school year draws to a close and the temperatures climb, it’s time to make sure the air conditioning system in your car, truck or SUV is capable of keeping the cabin comfortable. Before … [Read more...]

Getting Your Car Ready For Summer

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GETTING YOUR CAR READY FOR SUMMER This month’s BILL UTTER FORD service tip is Getting Your Car Ready For Summer. Simple service can keep hot-weather stress to a minimum. The kids will soon be out of school, which means it’s time to get your vehicle ready for summer.  Before packing the camping gear, coolers or suitcases, take a little bit of time to make sure your car, truck or SUV is … [Read more...]

Getting Your Car Ready for Summer

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GETTING YOUR CAR READY FOR SUMMER   This month’s BILL UTTER FORD service tip is Getting Your Car Ready For Summer. Simple service can keep hot-weather stress to a minimum.  The kids will soon be out of school, which means it’s time to get your vehicle ready for summer.  Before packing the camping gear, coolers or suitcases, take a little bit of time to make sure your car, … [Read more...]

Spring Car Care

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This month’s BILL UTTER FORD service tip is Spring Car Care. The right service for the season. Spring has sprung and it’s time to give your car a thorough refresh before road trip season starts.  Winter weather can take a severe toll on your ride, but some basic maintenance can have it feeling like new before you know it. A good place to start a spring checkup is one of the most … [Read more...]

Help Your Car Recover from Winter

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Help Your Car Recover from Winter This month’s BILL UTTER FORD service tip is how to Help Your Car Recover from Winter. Spring cleaning for your car. Harsh winter weather, salt and grime can easily cause premature aging of your ride if left to accumulate. The end of winter is a good time for a good spring cleaning.   First and foremost, the salt and sand that road crews apply … [Read more...]

Protect Your Auto Investment

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Protect Your Auto Investment This month’s BILL UTTER FORD SERVICE TIP is how to protect your auto investment. Modern vehicles are wonders of engineering.  In the past ten years, maintenance intervals for things like spark plugs, emission and cooling systems have been stretched out to 100,000 miles.  But the need for periodic maintenance hasn’t changed.  In fact, given the longer life … [Read more...]

Winterize Your Car

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Winterize Your Car This month’s BILL UTTER FORD SERVICE TIP is how to winterize your car. Driving in the winter means snow, sleet and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers.  To help you make it safely through winter, here are some suggestions for the National Safety Council to make sure that you and your vehicle are … [Read more...]