Does your battery need replacing?

Like any battery, the one in your car can get worn out eventually, requiring complete replacement, and causing major problems for your vehicle. Luckily, there are a few signs you can look out for that will help you to replace your battery before it becomes a problem:

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Preventive Maintenance on Brake System is Safety at Work

Outside of your home, your vehicle is more than likely your biggest purchase. Protecting that vehicle and keeping it on the road is vital. One thing that most of us take for granted is our vehicle's brakes but brake maintenance must be done routinely.

 
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Change Your Oil Regularly


If you change your oil on a regular basis, then you will have a car that lasts for years. It will work well for years to come. If you fail to do it, then you will have an engine that could fail you completely.

Can an Engine Seize?

- It is true that an engine can seize if you fail to change the oil for your car.
- If you follow the car's recommended schedule that will never happen.
- It is very important to use the same oil each time.

Your Dealership

- Follow the dealership's recommended schedule for oil changes…
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Vehicle Maintenance is Your Friend


Your car has a lot of moving parts, and eventually, those parts wear down and don't work as well as they used to. It's important to keep everything properly maintained and tuned up. You should take your car to Pruitt Ford to get it serviced and regularly. Your car will last for a very long time if you take care of it right.

Your car needs regular oil changes, you should get your tires rotated, and you should get your brakes serviced every 12,000 miles or at least once every year. You should also take a few…
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Can You Freeze Gum Out of Your Ford's Floor Mats?

If you've got chewing gum stuck in your vehicle's carpeted floor mats, you're probably willing to try anything to get it out. You may have seen the claim floating around the internet that you can simply freeze the gum out, like a wart.

The "car hack" says to place a Ziploc bag full of ice cubes on the gum for about three minutes. Once it's frozen solid, you can peel it right out of the carpet.

It's possible this tip works if the gum isn't already too far embedded in the rug, but when…

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Get Your Family Through the Worst with 2018 Expedition FX4 Off-Road Package

The 2018 Ford Expedition with FX4 Off-Road Package is the perfect mode of transportation for the survivalist with a family. A full-size three-row SUV, it's big enough to seat eight passengers, with enough cargo space for camping gear, dog crates, lumber, sports equipment, or whatever your outdoor adventures might require. It tows up to 9,300 pounds.

Spaciousness and towing capability alone aren't enough for a true survivalist

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2017 Ford Focus RS Strikes a Chord with AutoGuide.com Critics

Though we at Pruitt Ford certainly aren't out to slander the competition, we nonetheless cannot imagine a hot hatchback more head-turning, more altogether amazing than ours, the 2017 Focus RS.

And evidently, neither can AutoGuide.com Road Test Editor Dan Ilika.

Watch him flip out for this high-flying Ford in the video below:

At the heart of this hatch, a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine holds court with a six-speed manual gearbox. Together, they generate a downright gargantuan 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.

Also worth noting is its advanced all-wheel- ...

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Warning Signs Your Battery May be Failing

One of the good things about working in a service center is we can pass on tips to drivers to help them save money on repairs. By being able to identify the warning signs the car battery may be failing, you can drive to get it replaced and not be stuck somewhere needing a tow.

Here are some of the warning signs your car battery may be failing:
  • The battery indicator light keeps flashing on the instrument panel.
  • The car cranks very slow each morning.
  • The battery compartment has a strange smell and appears to be swollen.
  • Each time you…
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