Buying oil can be confusing. Do you purchase a traditional oil change or a synthetic oil change? What exactly is the difference? We here at Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. in Hicksville, OH are here to give you the basics on the differences in the two types of motor oil.
Car engines generate a lot of heat. The combustion chamber is the home of fire. The engine consists of metal—a major conductor of heat. Without a method of dissipating the heat generated through combustion, the engine would absorb more and more of the heat and eventually seize. The answer to the problem is a fluid cooling system to carry heat away from the engine.
It's not just a good idea to move over if you see an emergency vehicle, it's the law. All 50 states have move-over laws that apply not only to emergency vehicles but also to other situations. Here are some tips to follow.
You should move over anytime there is any sort of activity going on on the side of the road. That could be a disabled vehicle, road work or a police officer conducting a traffic stop. You should put on your blinker and move over at least one lane to avoid any of these situations. If you…
Do you ever feel distracted while driving? Your phone, radio, and other technology are very good at distracting you while you drive. But, is there a way to still have access to these things while driving and not being distracted?
A vehicle should be the extension of your lifestyle; this would mean that it has the styling that you want, the functionality that you need, and the features that make your life easier. For some drivers, that means the 2017 Ford Explorer is for you. Out here in Hicksville, OH, we know that you need a strong vehicle that can conquer anything, the Explorer can do that.
Here in the Ohio, the first hints of Fall are slowly creeping in. Now, in most cases "creeping in" just means the air getting a bit colder and leaves turning colors, but in other cases, the "creeping" bit can be quite literal. That's right folks, we're talking about finding unwanted stowaways in and around your car, spiders to be specific. And while we know these little bugs are just looking for a warm place to stay as the nights get cooler, most of us would prefer they did that somewhere else.
Labor day weekend is coming up in just a few short hours, and if you're like many of us here at Jim Schmidt Ford, Inc. you've no doubt got some great plans for getting out on the road and enjoying this last unofficial week of summer with the family. Now, this one last hurrah of summer travel is a time honored tradition to capping off a summer on the road for many families around the Hicksville area, but it can also put a significant strain on your Ford vehicle if you're planning on traveling far from home…
Ford Motor Company announced yesterday that it will be expanding the availability of its SYNC 3 connectivity system to its entire 2017 lineup of cars, SUVs, light trucks, and electrified vehicles. The voice-activated communications and entertainment system features support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Ford's platform-focused approach allows for a fast rollout of the technology, and rapid deployment of new...
Ford SYNC 3 brings Apple Carplay, Android Auto to all 2017 models https://t.co/VxqzgZbasn pic.twitter.com/zYvB5iMuPW
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