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.
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.
