Synthetic Vs. Regular Oil: Which Is Best For You?

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...

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Help Your Car Run More Efficiently With An Oil Change

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…
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Autotrader Serves Up Inside Scoop on 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid

We here at Shottenkirk Ford were wondering: have you had an opportunity to meet the 2017 Fusion Hybrid, the American automaker's eco-minded midsize sedan?

Well, if you haven't, don't stress it. Autotrader personality Jabari Jones is here to help you get up to speed. Join him for his appraisal of the Fusion Hybrid in the clip below:

No doubt its headlining attraction, the Fusion Hybrid's drivetrain is a delight. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine labors in lockstep with an electric motor that's fed by a lithium-ion battery pack. Coupled to a continuously variable transmission…

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Diesel 2018 Ford F-150 Debuts in Detroit

The latest generation of the Ford F-150—the first pickup of its ilk to employ aluminum skin—has really taken off and been selling like hot cakes. With more best-in-class and class-exclusive nods than we can shake a stick at, it’s no wonder this half-tonner has retained its place as America’s favorite pickup. But in that, we have some good news: the one thing this truck has been missing is coming to market.

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Features of 2017 Ford Super Duty

2017 Ford Super Duty is all the clients would need; this is because it offers the value of one’s money with its edge cutting features. The truck is renowned for its durable chassis that can withstand not only the weight of the various components of the vehicle but also the weight of the load and a lot more. The unique features that are inherent with the model grant it the position of the market leader in the United States and globally.

The adaptive steering that is incorporated in its design enables the driver to negotiate even sharp bends smoothly…

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Ford Trucks Live Up to Their Tough Name

When we tell you that Ford pickups are "built tough," we have the testing to prove it.
In the Ford Research and Development Labs, they take the trucks through more rigorous conditions than the vehicles might ever encounter in the real world.  The automaker wants to make sure that you receive the quality and durability that you are promised when you buy a Ford truck.
 
These testing labs can put a vehicle through conditions of one that has 120,000 miles on it.  They take them through arid desert climates, as well as frigid blizzard conditions.
 
No matter where you…
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It’s Great that Reader’s Digest is Highlighting Ford

We sell a lot of Ford F-150s off our lot.  They are super reliable work trucks.  Even those who are critical of Ford would have a tough time finding fault with the F-150.
When you’re watching international news and see a construction site in the background, you’re likely to see an F-150 or two.  There’s a reason for that.  It’s been a worldwide best seller for over 34…
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Superior Quality

If you're looking for the perfect vehicle to do an excellent job we found the right one for you. We stumbled across the video on the internet of the 2017 Ford Super Duty in action, and we can tell you right now we are more than impressed. The super duty operates a 450 horsepower and provides an incredible 925 pounds of torque. Now this might seem to be overkill for a simple utility vehicle but we can tell you right now that the super duty handles it just like a luxury vehicle on the roadway, it handles extremely smooth…

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The 2017 Ford Super Duty is Truly Super

If you're on the hunt for a new truck, we suggest you set a course for Shottenkirk Ford of Jasper.  You see, we'd be quick to put you in the Ford Super Duty, one of the most popular picks across the full-size pickup class.
It has aluminum-alloy axles with a military-grade steel frame, making it 350 pounds lighter, but just as powerful as before. And its torquing action makes it easy to traverse any and all terrain.  Don't be surprised if you're itching to take the entire family out for a joy ride in this one…
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