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Maintenance Tips for High-Mileage Vehicles near Enterprise, AL

Maintenance Tips for High Milaege Vehicles near Enterprise, AL
Maintenance Tips for High-Mileage Vehicles near Dothan, AL

Taking care of a high-mileage vehicle is important if you intend to keep relying on it for your regular commutes going forward. Once a car reaches the 80,000-mile threshold, the following tips are going to be helpful to you, so be sure to review them thoroughly. Should you have any questions after you’re done reading, just give us a call here at Gilland Ford!

Oil Changes

While every car relies on oil changes to stay running at its best, your Ford F-150, Ranger, or Mustang will require this form of maintenance all the more if it’s a high-mileage vehicle. This is because the powertrain has already undergone a considerable amount of wear and tear, so it’s more prone to experiencing performance issues as a result. If the proper oil levels aren’t maintained, then you’re almost guaranteed to find your car performing worse than normal sooner rather than later. So, the best course of action you can take is to review the Owner’s Manual to see the recommended service timeline for oil changes, and then lessen the duration between visits to account for the fact that your vehicle is older and will benefit from more regular maintenance.

Transmission and Brake Fluids

If you’ve ever been traveling down Route 87 and noticed that your car’s gear changing feels off at times, then it could be the result of transmission related issues, most notably low fluid levels. Similarly, the brake pedal feeling spongy and having a lack of resistance when you press your foot against it can indicate low brake fluid levels. With these points in mind, you’ll want to bring your car to our Service Department if you experience either issue. Our factory-trained technicians can go beneath the hood of your vehicle and give it a closer inspection. If the fluid levels are indeed low, then we can handle refilling them for you and get your Ford model back to performing at its best for your trips to Johnny Henderson Family Park?

Exterior Care

You might not realize it at the moment, but taking proper care of your car’s exterior will go a long way if you ever plan to use it as a trade-in asset. Too much exposure to sunlight can warp the paint coating on a vehicle, while frigid temperatures are equally dangerous due to the negative impact they can have on the battery. If you have access to a garage, then it’s best practice to always park your car indoors where it’s protected from the elements. That said, keeping it inside alone isn’t enough to have it showroom ready. You’ll also want to take the time to wash and wax the exterior to maintain its shine. See how easily you can schedule a service appointment at our location near Enterprise to get your high-mileage vehicle taken care of by us!

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