Battery Replacement at Blair's Ferry Automotive in Marion
January 14, 2024
Hello, welcome to Blair's Ferry Automotive. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Marion runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Blair's Ferry Automotive are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors o... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
July 30, 2023
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Battery Testing
April 9, 2023
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Blair's Ferry Automotive when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Marion drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. ... More
Blair's Ferry Automotive Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
August 21, 2022
Hello Iowa! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have... More
Need a New Battery? Call Blair's Ferry Automotive Today
August 7, 2022
Hello Marion drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Marion, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a... More
The Blair's Ferry Automotive Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
June 19, 2022
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Iowa: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
October 3, 2021
Iowa residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
November 15, 2020
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Blair's Ferry Automotive Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
July 12, 2020
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Marion residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can actu... More
Blair's Ferry Automotive Alternator Replacement Service in Marion
June 7, 2020
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Marion is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane depar... More