FluidsBlair's Ferry Automotive Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your VehiclesHello 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 21, 2022 Need a New Battery? Call Blair's Ferry Automotive TodayHello 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 07, 2022 The Blair's Ferry Automotive Basic Guide To Synthetic OilSynthetic 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 19, 2022 Iowa: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?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... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 03, 2021 Wired! (Battery Cable Service)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... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 15, 2020 Blair's Ferry Automotive Advice on What to Pour into Your VehicleChanges 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 12, 2020 Blair's Ferry Automotive Alternator Replacement Service in MarionYour 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 07, 2020 Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 03, 2020 Automobile Fluids For Your vehicleIf you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Marion, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive ar... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 19, 2020 Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicleToday, Blair's Ferry Automotive is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Marion are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years.If you ha... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 29, 2020 |
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