Ford Service Tips for Summer

Your Ford tires, including snow tires, are built for winter, ensuring better performance in low temperatures, slippery surfaces, and sloppy weather. When you compare them to all-season tires, you can see which situations are suited for both varieties. As part of our Ford Parts 101 series at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville, let’s compare all-season and snow tires and see why snow tires are worth considering. more Can All-Season Tires Handle the Winter? If you keep your all-season tires in tip-top shape, you can usually drive them in the snow without any issues. The maintenance you need to keep up with to get your tires ready for winter includes: Good tread depth: Worn-down tires won’t be able to grip icy and snowy roads. Proper mounting and balance: Make sure your tires have an even amount of weight applied to them to prevent loss of traction. Rotation: Keep your tires rotated on schedule to ensure even wear and tear. What Benefits Do Snow Tires Provide? While a properly maintained all-season tire can survive the winter just fine, a snow tire is also a perfect fit for your vehicle when it gets snowy. They’re engineered for the cold, with softer rubber and a unique tread pattern that better protects against slippery surfaces. Depending on the snow tires you’ve installed on your vehicle, the rubber might also include studs that dig into icy roads. This lets the car keep its footing when there is ice on the road and remain stable in wintery conditions. Learn About Ford Parts and Tires in Shelbyville, KY If you want to order snow tires or need other Ford parts before the winter is over, our dealership has plenty of items in stock for you. Contact O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville today to order spare tires and winterizing parts.

When it comes to a car service plan you can rely on, look no further than O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville. Our job doesn’t end the day you take home your new car, truck, or SUV. We also want to ensure your vehicle stays in the best possible condition for as long as possible, with extended service plans and support, including the following. more PowertrainCARE The powertrain in your vehicle includes all the parts and systems that produce power and then distribute that power to the wheels in order to make the vehicle go. With the PowertrainCARE extended service plan, you’ll have coverage for 29 parts and components, including the engine, transmission, and front and rear wheel drive systems. BaseCARE The BaseCARE program takes it a step further, covering up to 84 components and parts. These include everything that is covered under PowertrainCARE, as well as the steering, brakes, front suspension, A/C and heating, and electrical. ExtraCARE Under the ExtraCARE extended service plan, you’ll have coverage for up to 113 parts and components, including those covered under PowertrainCARE and BaseCARE. You’ll also have coverage for the high-tech parts in your Ford vehicle under this plan. PremiumCARE The PremiumCARE extended service plan is the most popular for Ford drivers, and it’s easy to see why. It provides coverage for more than 1,000 parts and systems, including all those covered under previous plan options. Coverage is also included for the rear suspension, emissions, audio, and safety systems. Here at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville, we’ll provide all the information you need to pick out the best extended service plan for your Ford vehicle, as well as the service you can rely on. Schedule an appointment with our expert maintenance team to get started today.

You know that in order to keep your car running well and ensure it has a long lifespan, it needs to be serviced regularly. But what does a comprehensive car care service plan consist of? Here's a brief overview. more Oil and Filter Changes They say that oil is the lifeblood of a vehicle for a reason. It’s instrumental in lubricating the moving parts of an engine, and the filter helps keep out harmful particles. Over time, however, oil thickens and filters get very dirty. This is why they both need to be changed regularly. Tire Rotations Tires need to be rotated because they don’t all wear down the same way. Periodically putting tires on different wheels will improve their performance and help them last much longer. Brake Checks and Cleanings Because your brakes are so important for safety purposes, they should be checked on a regular basis. If a part like a brake pad is starting to wear out, it can proactively be replaced. Braking systems should also be cleaned consistently. Multi-Point Inspections In addition to the above areas, other parts of your car need to be examined, including belts, hoses, fluid levels, and sparkplugs. All of these components will be thoroughly inspected when you bring your vehicle to O'Brien Ford of Shelbyville. Enjoy Peace of Mind with Your Service Plan Our Ford service experts at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville want to keep your car in great shape, and when you sign up for a service plan with us, you’ll receive all of the aforementioned maintenance tasks. Plus, you will get a Driver’s ONECARD that comes with 24-hour roadside assistance, lost key or key fob replacements, emergency towing services, and travel discounts. Contact us today for more information!