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There are a number of reasons why it is a good idea to keep your gas tank full, especially in the colder winter months. Keeping your tank full will ensure that your gas tank will not accumulate a lot of condensation. The more air that you have in your tank and thus lack of gas, the more condensation you will have as well. Condensation is not good for your vehicle.

It is an easy way to keep your vehicle running smoothly and at its peak efficiency. You will also avoid costly repairs. 

It is important to get your oil changed regularly but how often? If you are not sure when to get your oil changed you should come see us here at Springdale Ford so that we can help you figure out how often your car needs to be changed. You can also check your owner's manual as well.

It used to be a rule of thumb to get your oil changed every 3,000 miles, but these days with the better quality of oils it just doesn't need to be changed as often anymore.

There have been a series of news reports of late about 2011-2017 model year Ford Explorers, so we understand why our customers are worried about being exposed to exhaust or carbon monoxide emissions. Ford wants to comfort their customers with the reassurance that their vehicles are safe, since their investigation has not found any carbon monoxide levels emitted that exceed typical daily exposure.

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Buying a car is an exciting experience. You want to keep it working properly, and you can with routine maintenance at Springdale Ford's service center. You will need to look at your vehicle maintenance schedule in order to see what is necessary and at what time. This can be found in your owner’s manual.

Our dealership will be proud to help you with your vehicle’s needs. We understand the vehicle maintenance schedule thoroughly. All you need to do is set up an appointment with us and we will take care of the rest. We can’t wait…

A tire may look like a simple thing, but it's important to your vehicle. Not just because it keeps you rolling, but also because the health of your tires play a big part in keeping you safe on the Springdale roads. Do you know when to get new tires for your Ford?

Tread: The tread on every tire wears down over time. But when your tread wears down too much, your ability to grip the pavement is reduced, and your safety while handling becomes compromised.

Bulges and cracks: When a steal belt inside your tire breaks, bulges and cracks…

Summer is prime time for traveling, whether it's planned out or spontaneous. That's why Springdale Ford is here to offer you a few summer maintenance tips so you can stay safe on the road with your vehicle this season.

 

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Extreme heat combined with regular wear and tear can sure do a number on your vehicle if you don’t keep an eye on it.

You are probably wasting precious gas and you don't even know it. Just by hauling a cargo bin or bike racks on your vehicle will reduce your gas mileage, so if you really don't have to, remove them and make your vehicle more streamlined. Don't ever speed either, and not just because it's the law, but because it is costing you. Just going 5 mph over the speed limit is costing you an extra $0.17 per gallon of gas. Don't let our vehicle idle for long periods of time because you can burn through…

We've had customers complain that their car battery was working perfectly one day. The next day the battery is completely drained. Generally, this happens because the car owner did something that quickly drained all the power out of the battery. For example, they left the car headlights on or some other electrical component in the car was left on to drain the battery. The surprising fact is that this happens all the time. It might have even happened to you.

Other Issues That Drain A Car Battery
Other issues that might deplete the car batter include problems with the…

Newer vehicles are increasingly complicated and connected, with multiple computers controlling all of your basic driving functions. With this increase in complexity, there are checks built in to effectively communicate issues to the driver through your "check engine" light.

When this light is illuminated, an error code is produced in the cars computer that can be read through the OBD, or "On Board Diagnostics", port. The nature of errors illuminated by your check engine light could include major and minor issues. While a loose gas cap may produce a warning light, a cylinder misfire...

If you get a rock chip in your windshield, you need to get it taken care of before it has the chance to grow into a huge, unsightly crack and before you have damage that is near impossible to repair. If you just take the time (only about 30 minutes or less!) to just take care of the rock chip as soon as it happens, then you won't have to buy a brand new windshield. You might think that a crack isn't so bad, but it actually weakens your windshield and it can even cause you to get…