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With a strong car battery, your Lincoln's engine will switch on like a light, instantly purring and ready to go. If there's any hesitation when you press the starter, your battery may be getting old. Head to your Lincoln dealership for battery service if you notice the following issues. more 4 Signs Your Lincoln Needs a Battery Inspection Hesitant, Clicking Engine Starts When you press the ignition or turn the key, an electrical signal is delivered to the starter solenoid: a switch that connects the battery to the starter motor. If an aging battery is too weak to get the starter going immediately, you'll hear the starter solenoid click but no engine noise. Any delay to the engine turning over, whether there's clicking or not, may indicate a dying car battery. Have it inspected and tested by a technician. Slower, Misbehaving Accessories When a damaged or aging battery grows weak, it will struggle to provide enough voltage to the cabin's many electronic accessories. As a result, you're likely to notice problems with the heated seats, powered windows, stereo, phone charger, air conditioner, and infotainment system all at once. If you suspect this is happening, turn off the engine. Without help from the alternator, the battery will become even weaker, and more of the electronics will fail. That's how you know your battery has a problem. Dim or Flickering Headlights One of the last car parts to falter with a bad car battery is the headlights. For the sake of your safety, your car will struggle to keep power flowing to the headlights until it's no longer possible. With a dying battery, at first, your headlights may grow slightly dimmer and then brighten whenever you accelerate or rev the engine. Eventually, this fluctuating brightness will fade away altogether. Strong Rotten-Egg Smell When a car battery gets seriously damaged by a short circuit, excessive shaking, extreme heat, battery plate sulfation, or something else, it may crack open and start to leak. Battery acid is highly corrosive and smells strongly of rotten eggs. If you catch a whiff of this unpleasant smell, stop the car and pop the hood to check the battery. The battery casing may look damaged. You might also see corrosion on the battery terminals caused by leaking battery acid. A damaged or leaking battery has to be replaced at once. Get Yearly Battery Service at Your Lincoln Dealership for Optimal Performance All drivers should have their car batteries and electrical systems inspected once or twice a year. This allows our technicians to test your battery and make sure it's still fit for use. The best time to do this is before winter, when car batteries need to be at their strongest; many drivers also have their batteries checked for signs of damage in spring. Have your battery tested or replaced today at Biondi Lincoln in Monroeville, PA.

Your Lincoln's luxuriously quiet smoothness requires healthy tires. The following tire care services, all available at your Lincoln dealership, will keep your tires performing well for longer. more Tire Care Tips Every Lincoln Owner Should Know Balance Your Tires Weight distribution around the edge of a tire tends to be uneven. Certain spots are heavier and lighter. This lack of balance wears down the tire faster by increasing friction and impacts in certain areas of the treads but not others. You can have this corrected with tire balancing twice a year. Our technicians will spin each tire in a machine that detects the heavier spots. Small weights can then be fixed around the rim to balance things out. Align Your Tires Tires usually become misaligned by bumps and uneven tire treads. Here, the suspension holding each wheel in place is slowly skewed into an improper position. As a result, the tire points outward or inward, misaligned on the caster, camber, or toe angle, and sometimes all three. This causes a lot of damage to the tires, which are forced to roll over the tarmac at crooked angles. Fortunately, it's easy to fix. Twice a year, you can have your tires realigned with our special alignment machinery. Rotate Your Tires Over time, car tires also tend to wear down unevenly, which shortens their lifespan and puts them at risk of blowing out. Every six months, concurrent with your balancing and alignment services, have your tires rotated with us. We'll swap them neatly around in a pattern that ensures uniform wear patterns and longer-lasting tires. Check Your Tire Pressure One of the most damaging things for tires is to drive with over- or under-inflation. This also increases your risk of skids and collisions. It's important to check the air pressure in your tires at least once a month. Learn the optimal PSI as stated in your owner's manual and make sure each tire is always at that exact level of inflation. Treat Your Tires More Gently If you naturally have a more aggressive driving style, you may be putting undue strain on your tires. Harsh braking, cornering, and accelerating all cause tires to wear down more rapidly. Heavier loads and faster speeds also shorten tire longevity, so if possible, lighten the load and drive at a more sedate and patient pace. Schedule Tire Care at Your Local Lincoln Dealership We'd be delighted to take care of your tires. By scheduling these vital services, you'll guarantee a much longer life for your tires and fewer tire-related expenses. Bring your car along to Biondi Lincoln in Monroeville, PA.

Preventative service is a type of maintenance that protects your vehicle from damage by fixing minor issues before they develop into major ones. As your Lincoln dealership, we want to tell you a few signs you need to visit our service department for a repair. more 3 Signs Your Lincoln Needs Preventative Service at Your Lincoln Dealership Rising Engine Temperature The temperature gauge on your dashboard allows you to see your engine's temperature at a glance. The engine operates most efficiently at high temperatures between 195° F and 220° F, but the temperature must be controlled to prevent damage to sensitive engine components. Your Lincoln has a highly efficient cooling system that uses coolant to absorb heat and transport it to the radiator for removal. It's normal for the engine temperature to rise if you're towing a heavy load or accelerating, but the temperature should drop again as the cooling system speeds up to compensate. If your engine temperature rises for no obvious reason, you could have a coolant leak or a blockage in the cooling system. We'll investigate and fix the issue to prevent any damage. Screeching Brakes Screeching noises from the brakes might sound good in movies, but if you hear them each time you brake, one or more brake pads are worn and need replacement. The brake pads are a crucial part of the braking system, as they have a rough material covering that generates friction against the spinning rotors, which brings your vehicle to a stop. A pad's material covering gradually wears down, and when the material thickness reaches 1/4", the pad needs to be replaced. Pad manufacturers install a metal spike as a warning device inside the material to alert you. The metal spike becomes visible when the pad has worn down, and it will scratch against the rotor, producing a high-pitched screech. We'll replace the worn pads, and the noise will stop. Wiper Blade Replacement Good wiper blades are essential in rain or snow to keep the windshield clear so you can see to drive safely. The blades are made from high-quality rubber to allow them to flex easily and prevent damage to the glass as they clean. As time passes, the rubber loses its suppleness due to exposure to heat, cold, rain, and sunshine, and it can crack. Cracked blades can't effectively clean the windshield, resulting in smears and restricted visibility when you need it most. Additionally, the damaged blades can scratch the windshield glass, potentially causing cracks and the need for a windshield repair or replacement. Our technicians can replace worn blades in minutes to prevent any of these problems. Contact our service department today at Biondi Lincoln in Monroeville, PA, to book your next service.

Biondi Lincoln is proud to announce that Trenton Bednez, a dedicated member of our service team, has been awarded a $1,000 Tool Grant from the Pennsylvania Automotive Association (PAA). This grant was presented by our Service Director, Mike DeDomenic, in recognition of Trenton's commitment to excellence in automotive service. The PAA Tool Grant is designed to support new, full-time technicians employed at franchised new car and truck dealerships in Pennsylvania. To qualify, technicians must have been employed for at least 90 days but no longer than one year and must be first-time hires at a franchised dealership. Each dealership is eligible for one grant per calendar year, and the technician retains ownership of the tools purchased with the grant. Additionally, awardees are now presented with a VISA gift card for tool purchase convenience, enhancing the flexibility of the grant. Trenton's receipt of this grant underscores his dedication to advancing his skills and contributing to the high standards of service at Biondi Lincoln. We are excited to see how this opportunity will further his growth and success in the automotive industry.

Your Lincoln's handbook contains a list of scheduled services and the mileage milestones at which they should be completed. This list is more than a general guide, as sticking to it will make your driving experience more enjoyable, extend the life of your vehicle, and save you money. As your Lincoln dealership, we want to tell you some of the reasons why scheduled maintenance is important. more From Your Lincoln Dealership: 3 Reasons To Follow Your Scheduled Maintenance Plan Safer Driving Even high-quality Lincoln components age and wear out. Additionally, parts can become damaged when you drive, for example, due to hard objects like stones thrown up from the road surface. Damaged components are less efficient and can cause unnecessary wear and tear on healthy components. Damaged components also make accidents more likely to occur. Worn brake pads decrease braking speed and increase braking distance, making it more difficult to stop in an emergency. Damaged seals can result in leaks. A worn transmission pan gasket, for example, will lead to loss of transmission fluid and potential transmission failure. When components are replaced according to schedule, you have the peace of mind that Lincoln is as safe and responsive as it was designed to be. You Save Money Scheduled services are very affordable, and while they take you away from time behind the wheel while they're performed, they save you money in the long run. An example of this is tire rotations. Tire replacement is an expense you have to plan for, but regular rotations allow you to postpone these costs. Rotating your tires allows each tire to wear down at a relatively similar rate, extending its lifespan. Replacing worn components at the correct time prevents them from failing and potentially causing damage. Changing coolant when it's due prevents it from becoming corrosive and damaging parts of the engine. It also prevents engine damage caused by overheating, as older coolant is less efficient at removing heat from the engine. Ensures Reliability Your Lincoln has been designed and engineered to provide high performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency. Worn or damaged components lead to decreased performance, reduced reliability, and wasted fuel. A blocked engine air filter that isn't replaced, for example, alters the fuel-air mixture in the engine, turning the mixture fuel-rich. Most of the fuel in a fuel-rich engine is wasted as it can't burn due to the lack of air. Hot, unburnt fuel is dumped into the catalytic converter, which can damage the converter and increase fuel emissions. In addition, engine components like spark plugs and ignition coils will wear out faster than necessary, which increases costs. These are just a few of the many reasons why regular servicing is essential. If you'd like to know more or to book a service, contact us today at Biondi Lincoln in Monroeville, PA.