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Get the Oil Change Service You need at Colonial Ford

Oil changes are one of the most common pieces of maintenance drivers invest in. The reason for this is simple: they're also one of the most important. There isn't a moment your car is running that it's not using oil. It's a lubricant, it's a coolant, and it's essential. Making sure your car has enough oil is something that can't be ignored.

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Get the Winter Vehicle Care Your Car Needs at Colonial Ford

Winter's in full swing, and while spring grows closer with each passing day, there's still months of cold weather, snowy days and icy roads ahead of us.

That kind of weather can be hard on your car. That's why it's so important to pursue a round of winter car care at service center like the one at Colonial Ford. When you take care of your car during the winter months, it stays in shape to take care of you.

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Updated Ford F-150 is the 2018 Motor Trend “Truck of the Year”

 

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The launch of the current generation F-150 inspired the industry when it was launched in 2015, yet for some reason, that year’s “Truck of the Year” title went to one of its competitors. Now that word is out that the 2018 Ford F-150 has won the award this year, we’re finally learning just what took so long—and why this truck fit the bill: none of the competition comes close.

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Smart Safety in the 2018 Ford F-150: It's Not Your Grandad's Pickup

New technology becomes available to auto makers all the time. Most manufacturers are taking advantage of this influx of tech to make cars smarter and safer than ever before. Now, Ford has brought smart safety technology into its perennially popular pickup, the F-150.

The 2018 F-150 starts out safe in the first place. A military-grade aluminum body on a rugged steel frame works in tandem with airbags throughout the cabin to make sure occupants face as little harm as possible in the event of an accident. But what about preventing wrecks altogether?

 

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Keeping Tires Properly Inflated Helps you Save at Pump

Many drivers think the best ways to improve a vehicle's fuel economy are engine specific. However, some of the best methods are actually driving actions and other factors on a car. One of the best ways to improve a vehicle's fuel economy is by making sure that your tires are filled to a proper PSI.

Tires that are not inflated properly cause an engine to work harder to maintain speed. When an engine is working harder, it is burning more fuel at a faster rate. The burn of this fuel at this fast rate can cause you to…
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Make It A Fantastic Road Trip

The car is packed. You're fueled up. It's time for a spontaneous road trip. Are you really ready to go? Is your car in good enough shape to make it there? Are you taking a chance by putting more miles on your vehicle? These are all questions you should ask yourself before taking your next road trip. Being prepared can save you a ton of time and frustration.

Part of the preparation is getting your car checked out before you leave. You may need to have the tires checked for air pressure. You might want to get the…
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Staying Safe Despite a Hydroplane

Hydroplaning can be one of the scariest feelings in the world. You suddenly lose control of your vehicle, and your first instinct is to brake harder. Hard breaking amidst a hydroplane can actually cause more damage than it can cause good. The best way to handle a hydroplane is to calm down, let your foot off the accelerator, and then try to maneuver the vehicle away from the impending crash. The way to move the vehicle away from an accident is to turn the front wheels the opposite of the way you want the car to go. This may be…
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