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Essendon Ford Maintenance Tips
MAINTENANCE TIPS
Why should I have my car serviced?
Regular servicing prolongs the life of mechanical components, helps to maintain roadworthiness and contributes to greater reliability, economy and resale value. Without regular servicing you increase the potential of breakdowns and expensive repairs.
When should I have my car serviced?
You should service your new car as often as is outlined in your owner's manual.
How do I keep my car looking good?
It's a good idea to wash your car often, polish it at least twice a year and vacuum it as required. Avoid parking under trees (especially ones with birds) or in industrial areas, which may contain heavy fallout. To avoid paint damage, foreign matter such as bird droppings should be cleaned off immediately.
Engine Oil
Make sure your car is on level ground. Start the engine, let it run for a short while, then turn it off. While your engine's still warm, remove the dipstick, and wipe clean with a lint-free rag. Reinsert the dipstick fully, otherwise you'll get a false reading. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If it's reading low, top up your oil using the correct grade as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Note: Do not run your engine if no oil is showing on the dipstick
Tyres
Incorrect tyre pressure can reduce the life of your tyres, and may make your car less safe to drive. Check and adjust pressure when tyres are cold. You'll find your car's correct tyre pressure on the tyre placard on the inside of your glove box, fuel cap filler, or inside the driver's door opening. You should check for a minimum tread depth of 1.5 mm on any part of the tyre surface that comes into contact with the road. Tyres have indicators in their tread pattern which show (as lines across the tread) when worn down to 1.6 mm.
Check your tyres for abnormal wear or damage (such as cracks, bulges or tears).
Check your tyres for abnormal wear or damage (such as cracks, bulges or tears).
Essendon Ford
330 Wirraway Road, Essendon Fields
Phone: 1300 13 81 20 Fax: (03) 9374 7044
Email: internetsales@essendonford.com.au
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