Tips Buying New Tyers

For the most enjoyable driving experience it's important to replace worn tires.
Optimum traction helps provide responsive handling for a smooth, reliable ride.

• • First, test the tread. Pinch a penny between your thumb and forefinger, so that the top of Lincoln's head is showing.
• • Place the top of Lincoln's head into one of the tire tread grooves - try to measure in the deepest
  point within the tread.
• • If any part of Lincoln's head is obscured by the tread, your tires have enough tread.
  However, if you can see above the head, you're ready for a new tire.
• • You should always check your tires in several tread locations. Be sure to check the inner,
  outer, and middle grooves of each tire, as tires can wear differently on each side,
  due to improper wheel alignment and/or low inflation

Common maintenance items recommended by manufacturers?

For the most enjoyable driving experience it's important to replace worn tires.
Optimum traction helps provide responsive handling for a smooth, reliable ride.

• • Routine parts and fluid inspections
• • Coolant fluid exchange
• • Filter (air, cabin air, fuel) replacement .
• • Timing belt replacement
• • Transmission fluid exchange
• • Spark plug replacement
• • Axle fluid exchange

Common myths about oil changes?

Change your oil every 3,000 miles.

• •The myth to end all myths. There once was a time when this mileage interval was the
  standard. However, times have changed. Today’s oils and vehicles are of higher
  quality and capable of handling longer mileage intervals for most vehicles.

Synthetic oils are bad for seals

• Engine seals are the little rubber parts that prevent oil leaks, and there’s a
  rumor out there that seal failure is caused by synthetic oils. Though that was
  a possibility many years ago when synthetics were first formulated, today’s
  synthetic oils have advanced greatly in makeup and engine protection.