General Maintenance Advice

Maintaining your vehicle

Routine maintenance is one of the best ways to protect your investment. Services like oil changes, fluid checks, tire rotations, and tune-ups not only improve performance but also extend the lifespan of your vehicle. Skipping maintenance may save time in the short term, but it often leads to costly repairs and reduces your vehicle’s future resale or trade-in value.

Oil Change

Your Ford deserves more than a basic oil change. At Sands Ford of Pottsville, every oil service includes The Works®—a complete vehicle checkup that goes beyond replacing oil and filters. Our team inspects your brakes, rotates tires, tests your battery, checks fluids, belts, and hoses, and provides a Multi-Point Inspection—all at a price that’s both fair and competitive. Because an oil change isn’t just about oil; it’s about your vehicle’s overall health.

Fluid Levels

Keeping fluids at the right levels is quick, easy, and vital for smooth performance. From oil and radiator coolant to transmission, brake, power steering, and windshield washer fluids, our technicians ensure every essential system is topped off and working properly.

Filters

Your Ford’s filters—engine air, oil, fuel, and cabin air—work quietly in the background to keep your vehicle running clean and efficiently. At Sands Ford of Pottsville, we recommend having them checked and replaced between 15,000 and 30,000 miles, often during your routine oil change service.

Spark Plugs

Spark plugs may be small, but they’re critical for your engine’s efficiency and performance. Most should be replaced around every 100,000 miles. The exact timing and cost depend on your Ford’s year, make, and model—but don’t worry, our experts will guide you every step of the way.

Belts and Hoses

Belts and hoses are the lifelines of your engine, keeping systems like cooling, power steering, and charging running smoothly. Over time, belts can crack and hoses can wear under extreme heat. If left unchecked, failures can cause serious engine damage. At Sands Ford of Pottsville, we carefully inspect for cracks, swelling, or soft spots and recommend timely replacements to keep you safe on the road.

Brakes

Your brakes are your vehicle’s most important safety system. Minor brake problems can quickly become major—and expensive—issues if ignored. That’s why we inspect pads, discs, and brake lines during routine service visits. If there’s any sign of wear, corrosion, or leaking, we’ll take care of it before it becomes a bigger problem.

Batteries

Modern vehicles rely heavily on electrical systems powered by your battery. At Sands Ford of Pottsville, we test your battery’s performance with advanced diagnostics and install Motorcraft® replacements designed to deliver dependable power in all conditions. Don’t wait until your car won’t start—let us keep your battery ready for every journey.

Tires

Your tires are where safety meets the road. Proper tire care not only extends their lifespan but also improves fuel efficiency and handling. At Sands Ford of Pottsville, we rotate and inspect your tires regularly, check air pressure (including the spare), and ensure they’re ready for every season and every mile.

• Rotate tires every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
• Check air pressure monthly when tires are “cold”
• Inspect tires at every service visit

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