Guess Ford Inc.

Following your Ford factory-recommended maintenance schedule-including regular oil changes, fluid inspections and flushes, and scheduled tune-ups-is essential to keeping your Ford vehicle performing at its best. Routine Ford maintenance helps improve reliability, fuel efficiency, and overall drivability while extending the life of your engine and major components. Skipping required service intervals can lead to unexpected breakdowns, higher repair costs, and may negatively impact your Ford warranty coverage. Properly maintained vehicles also retain higher resale and trade-in value, making scheduled Ford service an important investment in your vehicle's long-term value.

Keeping your vehicle's fluids properly filled is a quick but important part of routine maintenance and can usually be completed in just a few minutes. This includes checking and topping off engine oil, coolant (radiator fluid), transmission fluid, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, and brake fluid to help ensure safe operation and reliable performance.

Your spark plugs should be changed every 100K miles. A bit more complicated than a routine oil change, the time and cost will depend on the year, make and model of your vehicle.

Brake problems often begin gradually and can worsen over time if left unaddressed. For drivers in Carrollton and throughout Tuscarawas County, delaying brake repairs can lead to higher repair costs and reduced stopping power. Scheduling regular brake inspections during routine maintenance visits helps catch issues early, saving time and money while keeping you and your family safe on Ohio roads.

During a professional brake inspection at Guess Ford Inc. in Carrollton, our technicians examine brake rotors (discs) for warping, rough spots, or damage. Smooth rotors with minimal wear may not require service, but warped or damaged rotors should be resurfaced or replaced promptly to restore proper braking performance. We also inspect both rubber and metal brake lines, which can crack, corrode, or leak over time. Rubber hoses are checked for flexibility and visible cracking, while metal brake lines are inspected for corrosion or leaks-especially important in Northeast Ohio driving conditions. If any damage is found, replacement is recommended to ensure safe, reliable braking for Carrollton-area drivers.

Maintaining your tires not only helps keep you safe, it also helps your vehicle run more efficiently and extends the life of the tires themselves. Following these simple steps will help ensure you get the most out of your tires:

• Have your tires rotated at every maintenance visit - see your owner's manual for specific recommendations. Tire rotations help ensure that your tires wear evenly, extending their life and the time between new tire purchases.

• Check the pressure of all tires, including your spare, at least once a month when the tires are "cold," meaning that the vehicle hasn't been driven for at least three hours. Recommended air pressure for your tires can be found on the placard typically placed on the driver's side doorjamb.