2022
Ford Vehicle Service Information In Penticton BC
How Often Should Oliver Drivers Have Their Headlights Checked?
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(Posted on May 16, 2022 at 09:11PM by Lee Byard)
Long nights, dark roads - commercial drivers in Oliver, BC find themselves forever moving forward. Payloads care nothing for the night, and tasks must be completed (no matter how late the hour). The need for perfectly functioning headlamps, therefore, proves essential. This is why Skaha Ford offers headlight maintenance services. Â
The life of a light will vary greatly - with both bulb type and usage determining the span. Critics agree, however, that 1,000 hours should serve as the minimum for replacement consideration (this typically translates to one to two years). At that point drivers must assess how their headlamps are performing, including:
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Illumination - is the light pattern still even and bright?Â
Beam Width - does the light pattern arc appropriately?
Consistency - does the light pattern flicker at random?
Responsiveness - is the light pattern delayed after activating the engine?
Beam Width - does the light pattern arc appropriately?
Consistency - does the light pattern flicker at random?
Responsiveness - is the light pattern delayed after activating the engine?
Recognizing these signs proves crucial - and drivers in Oliver and beyond must immediately respond to them. Scheduling a preventative maintenance appointment at Skaha Ford will ensure that headlamps can be properly assessed (and replaced if needed). Allow out Red Seal certified technicians to examine your commercial vehicle, noting any exterior repairs that are required.Â
To learn more about our medium duty services contact us today.
Westbank Drivers: Schedule An Air Filter Change Today
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(Posted on May 16, 2022 at 08:57PM by Lee Byard)
High-performance demands more than supercharged engine suites. Instead preventative care is needed - with commercial drivers seeking to assess, correct, and improve their vehicles with scheduled maintenance. Skaha Ford embraces this philosophy, connecting our customers in Westbank and beyond with a full line of service options.This includes air filter changesÂ
To ensure that commercial vehicles achieve optimal performance Shaka Ford offers filter changes. This helps to maintain engine outputs, enabling unwanted particles and debris to be trapped before entering the block (as well as promoting improved air flow). Through this, the combustion sequence can be completed with minimal interruptions - greatly enhancing horsepower, torque, and economy.Â
Critics suggest changing an air filter every 15,000 to 30,000 miles to assure maximum performance (for many drivers this may amount to once a year but commercial units can experience higher turnovers). Skaha Ford knows, however, that this measurement doesn’t always prove accurate; and Westbank operators should instead gauge output:
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Be aware of frequent misfires.
Watch out for heavy black exhaust.
Monitor mileage for sudden drops in performance.
Note a loss in horsepower.Â
Watch out for heavy black exhaust.
Monitor mileage for sudden drops in performance.
Note a loss in horsepower.Â
Should these symptoms occur, a filter change may be needed - and Skaha Ford should be contacted to perform it (along with a variety of other preventative services). Schedule an appointment today to learn more.
