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Is your Ford vehicle in need of maintenance or repairs here in the greater Jasper, GA area? Here at Shottenkirk Ford of Jasper, we're committed to providing Ford drivers in the area with the quickest, most convenient and most affordable maintenance and repair process possible. From routine maintenance like an oil change or tire rotation, to a more hands on repair like a brake servicing or engine repair, our expert technicians will provide your vehicle with the expertise and genuine Ford parts it needs to continue performing at the highest level for many more miles to come!

 

The battery is the heart of your car. Sure it is the engine that moves you but it is the battery that starts that engine and operates many other things such as the horn, windshield wipers, blinkers, windows, power steering, and a multitude of other useful and potentially life saving technologies. How can you tell when your battery is about to go dead? If your vehicle is taking longer than normal to start up, the headlights are dimmer, or the horn just is not as loud as it used to be these are all indicators that it may be time…

Your car's engine is full of moving parts that never even touch each other. Those parts rely on a thin layer of oil which keeps the parts separated. This separation and lubrication prevents damage, and unnecessary friction and wear. Oil also cools the engine, carrying away some of the heat that is generated from the engine's combustion process. This makes it very important to check oil levels and perform regular oil changes as recommended.

Now begins the debate of which oil to choose, synthetic or regular? Synthetic motor oil is...

Looking for a way to prolong the life of your vehicle? A way to make your car run better and more efficiently? Than the answer to many of your problems may be an oil change. Many drivers do not realize the importance of having clean, adequately filled engine oil. Without the proper amount as well as the proper type of engine oil your vehicle can break down or even overheat. It is one of the best ways to help prolong the life of your vehicle.

Engine oil works by lubricating the engine and helping to regulate the temperature. Without the…