The Reduced Maintenance Needs of Your Ford Electric Vehicle

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Getting behind the wheel of your first Ford Electric Vehicle is an exciting experience, especially with the warmer weather on the way. Among all of the perks of owning an EV, which include no tailpipe emissions, charging at home, and much more cargo space, one of the biggest people don't often consider is reduced maintenance costs.

However, there are still some features of your EV you should not neglect, and since service visits for oil changes are primarily where our techs spot other problems, it's paramount that owners bring their vehicles in for inspections on schedule.

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When Was The Last Time You Replaced Your Vehicle's Air Filters?

960 × 520 With the recent haze that drifted over West Michigan from forest fires and hay fever season on the way, you may be inhaling pollutants and your vehicle may be working harder than it needs to be. Cabin Air Filters should be changed at least every 30,000 miles, but if you frequently drive in areas with a lot of pollution, you should change it sooner. Same goes for your engine air filter.

If you're just a tiny bit handy, both of these parts are easy enough to find and check. However, if you're short on time or need…
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Why Rotating Your Tires Regularly Saves You Money and Keeps You Safe

04_23_tire_rotated.webpWe hope you're having an excellent summer and enjoying your travels across West Michigan! With all that driving, it's important that you don't neglect your tires - especially when it comes time to rotate them. It might seem like a small thing, but rotating your tires on schedule and keeping them properly inflated will pay dividends - especially if you do a lot of traveling.

In this article, we'll explain how keeping your tires in good shape is simple and easy maintenance. We'll also explain how it not only makes your tires last much longer, it keeps…
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Sluggish Vehicle? You May Need A New Fuel Filter!

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Worried about sediment entering your engine through the gas tank? Your vehicle comes equipped with fuel filters to prevent dust, dirt, rust, sediments, and other impurities before they reach the engine. Today, there are also filters at the refinery, in the delivery truck, and in the gas pump itself, so the chances of this being an issue are near zero.

However, like most other filters in your vehicle, fuel filters can compromise your engine when they fail. We'll explain how fuel filters work, where they're usually located, and when it's time to replace them.
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Five Common Causes of a Check Engine Light

04_23_check_engine.webpIt's that time of year again: as West Michigan goes through cycles of warm days and frigid nights, fluctuating temperatures can cause small issues to arise in your vehicle. A lot of the time, a check engine light will come on for something insignificant, including faults in the sensors monitoring for issues.

If your vehicle started showing a check engine light recently, it's not always bad news. Read on for five common causes of a check engine light, then visit the Borgman Service Center for a pre-winter checkup!

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