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Spring is a wonderful time of year to take a road trip and explore the beautiful areas surrounding Modesto, CA. 

While we don’t get the extreme winter weather around Tracy that other parts of the country do, we still get our share of colder temperatures and rain in the winter months. As we approach the Christmas holidays and our temperatures start dropping, it’s time to think about getting your Ford truck, SUV or sedan ready for winter. Here are some of the helpful services we offer in the service center at Heritage Ford to help get your car ready for winter.

 

Owners of Ford vehicles in Modesto, CA, tend to keep their cars, trucks, and SUVs for 8.7 years. This is longer than the national average for all other automotive brands, which tend to be traded before eight years. There are a few reasons why Ford owners tend to keep their vehicles for longer than average. After all, this is an automaker that used the "built to last" and "built Ford tough" for many years, but the secret to keeping them on the road for as long as possible is to ensure they get adequate service and maintenance.

If you happen to have a flat tire on the road, are you prepared with the right spare tire? Do you know the difference between a compact temporary spare and a full-size spare tire? There is a huge difference between the two. For the sake of safety, it’s important that drivers know the difference. 

Each person has unique needs when it comes to their vehicle. The tires you need for your car are no exception to that. No matter what you're planning to do with your car, you'll need to pick out tires that will work well for you.

The oil change is perhaps the most important routine maintenance that you can do on your car to ensure proper operation. All of the moving parts within the engine are kept cool and running smoothly by clean, effective oil. As you drive along, the friction and activity within the engine will break down the oil causing it to be less effective at keeping everything cool and lubricated. While the oil is breaking down, debris can also build up within the oil making it even less effective. This debris is why fresh oil is a clear amber color, and used oil…

When was the last time your oil was changed? While having your oil changed may be a distant thought in the back of your mind because of how often they need to be performed, that doesn't make it any less important. Motor oil is often referred to as the lifeblood of your vehicle, and like blood, it has many different functions to ensure that your vehicle is working properly.