FluidsHow to Know When to Change Your Oil at Blair's Ferry AutomotiveToday in the Blair's Ferry Automotive auto care blog, we're going to talk to Marion drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Blair's Ferry Automotive customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicl... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 22, 2020 A New Battery in MarionHello Marion drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Marion, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 18, 2020 The Right Automotive Fluids for Marion DriversAll those automotive fluids can be confusing for Marion drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even caus... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 09, 2020 A Stitch in Time at Blair's Ferry AutomotiveYou probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it.A driver noticed his vehicl... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 08, 2019 Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Marion residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oi... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 29, 2019 Super Slick at Blair's Ferry Automotive in Marion: Synthetic OilWhen you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 21, 2019 Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Making a Battery Last LongerOne thing all Marion drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Blair's Ferry Automotive can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted li... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 14, 2019 Blair's Ferry Automotive Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your VehicleToday's Blair's Ferry Automotive post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Blair's Ferry Automotive service advisor will know the proper coolant for your ve... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 03, 2019 Battery Basics for MarionIt's important for Marion drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Iowa weather. Most Marion area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.However, he... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 10, 2018 How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Blair's Ferry AutomotiveToday in the Blair's Ferry Automotive auto care blog, we're going to talk to Marion drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Blair's Ferry Automotive customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 05, 2018 |
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