Ford Auto Repair near Charlotte MI

Routine Maintenance

Just like getting regular checkups at the doctor helps to keep you healthy, the same goes for your vehicle. Only instead, you’ll be taking it to our state-of-the-art service facility, staffed with our team of highly qualified technicians.

Oil Changes

Oil is a key component in helping your vehicle’s engine run its best, as it plays multiple roles in keeping it operational. It lubricates the moving parts, while also working to keep it cool and clean by carrying heat and byproducts away from the engine.

It’s generally recommended that you have the oil changed every 5,000 to 10,000 miles or when you notice any of the following signs:

• Excess engine noise
• Dark, gritty oil texture
• Persistent check engine light
• Low oil level
• Illuminated oil dashboard light

Tire Rotations

Tires are important to your vehicle’s grip and handling on the road, so you’ll want to take steps to keep them in good shape. One way to do this is with regular tire rotations. Rotating the tires is the process of repositioning them in specific patterns on your vehicle, from front to front or side to side.

A tire is susceptible to different kinds of wear depending on its position. By rotating them every 5,000 miles, you can spread tread wear evenly among all four tires. This helps to maximize tread life and keep the tread depth uniform between all four tires.

Brake Service

The brakes are another important component of your vehicle, as they are what helps it come to a stop. Your vehicle’s brakes are made up of three major components:

• Rotors – metal discs connected to your wheels and attached to the brake system
• Calipers – squeeze the rotors to produce friction to slow your car
• Brake pads – cushion the calipers to prevent direct contact with the rotors

The parts that receive the most wear and will be replaced most often are the brakes pads. This should usually be done every 10,000 and 20,000 miles, although depending on your location, climate, and driving style, they can potentially last up to 65,000 miles. Rotors should also be replaced regularly but less often—usually every 50,000 to 70,000 miles.

Like oil changes, brakes also have signs you can look for to know when you might need to replace a component. These signs include:

• Squeaking, squealing, or grinding sounds
• Vibration or pulling when braking
• Diminished brake performance or spongy pedal
• Illuminated brake light when parking brake isn’t engaged

Our Parts Center

Whether your vehicle is receiving routine service or more complex replacements or repairs, you can be confident that it is in good hands. One reason you can trust our team is that we only use genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts in our maintenance services. These parts come directly from the manufacturer and are designed specifically to meet your vehicle’s needs.

If you have DIY projects that you’re looking to do at home, you can order these parts directly from us through our online form.