Many factors can cause a car battery to fail prematurely. A battery includes corrosive acids that can eat through a battery whose structure is compromised by a sudden impact. A pole, whether negative or positive, may be damaged internally. The battery may overheat and evaporate water. The most common reason for premature failure of a car battery is the human factor.
Car batteries need maintenance. A periodic check of the batteries water level can save you a lot of headache down the road. Corrosion builds around the terminals causing power to leak from the battery.
It is important to have a firm understanding of how the different parts of your vehicle work. Having this knowledge will better equip you for the task of keeping it working as it should. The differential of your vehicle is a component that is vital to keeping your vehicle moving.
The differential is the gearbox that lies between the wheels on your drive axle. Along with the transmission, they deliver the power from the engine that actually turns the axle and moves your car. The differential also makes your vehicle more controllable during turns. The lubricating fluid that protects...
When you think of vehicle maintenance, oil changes and brake pad inspections probably come to mind. What about a transfer case service? The transfer case is often overlooked when it comes to preventative maintenance, even though when neglected it can cause some serious problems.
Every four-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive vehicle has a transfer case. The transfer case's main purpose is to distribute power from the transmission to the front and rear axles. It allows a vehicle to operate in lower gears at varying speeds.
A reliable vehicle is especially important in the cold days of winter and stormy weather in any part of the year. Local residents throughout the Corpus Christi area know that local weather conditions can be unpredictable and severe. With an excellent balance of safety, performance, and handling, the Ford Expedition is an ideal personal or family vehicle.
The Ford Expedition is designed to provide safe transportation in all types of weather conditions. The Ford Expedition is a great vehicle for bad weather handling. The Expedition has an overall safety rating that is higher than GMC Yukon.
While the often-heard oil change interval of 3,000 miles is one that Corpus Christi, TX drivers have heard for years, it is actually becoming obsolete thanks to various advancements in automotive engineering. How frequently should we be changing our oil?
If you are looking for an accurate estimate of how often you need to change your oil based on the model you drive and your driving habits, then simply look it up in your car's owner's manual. If you are interested in a more reliable method instead of an estimate, then get under the hood and check…
Although SUVs offer their owners several benefits, many drivers are so accustomed to their coupes or sedans that they do not consider getting anything else as their next vehicle. Here at Access Ford Lincoln of Corpus Christi we've gathered a few reasons that SUVs are so great.
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The truth is tired can lose their ability to grip the road and divert water long before they’re worn out. Bad treads are an accident that's waiting to happen. At any given moment, nearly half the trucks and cars on the road have worn tire treads.
The possibility of an accident increases on wet roads where there isn’t enough tire tread left to divert water away from the tire. The result is a condition called hydroplaning where a vehicle can easily spin out of control and place the driver and others at risk.
Might you be in the market for a midsize sedan? Well, if so, we here at Access Ford Lincoln of Corpus Christi suggest you do yourself a solid and try ours -- the 2017 Fusion -- on for size.
Why, though?
Click "play" on the clip below to find out; AutoGuide.com Managing Editor Jodi Lai is here with her take on the Fusion:
A base model that's anything but basic, the Fusion S is superb.
Standard equipment on this trim includes 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, LED taillights, a rearview camera, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, voice-command connectivity, the ...
If you're seeking a full-size SUV for your next daily driver, we here at Access Ford Lincoln of Corpus Christi feel you should make a point to meet ours, the 2017 Explorer.
How come?
Gain some insight from our friends at MotorWeek; their assessment of the Explorer is as follows:
While every Explorer engine option has its appeal, arguably none are more impressive than the top-of-the-line turbocharged 3.5-liter V6.
Standard with the Sport and Platinum models, the turbo-V6 teams with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Overall output weighs in at a whopping 365 ...
The sun is out, the weather is hot (it is Corpus Christi, after all), and it's time for summer cruising! How do you make sure your Ford is ready for the summer drive? With routine seasonal maintenance, like...
Routine oil and filter change: Give your engine a fresh start this summer with a routine oil and filter change. Not only does an oil change remove dirt and debris from your engine, but it may just improve your gas mileage, too! Just in time…
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