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Why having a tuned engine is important? Scheduled maintenance can help your vehicle performance and save you money. Your engine is the most complex component in your vehicle, and only the experts at Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships are fully qualified to make sure yours is running at its best. We know every sensor, every wire and every hose – no matter how new your vehicle is.

Every maintenance schedule contains a complete set of engine services designed to help keep your engine in top shape. It’s a convenient way to make sure everything in your vehicle is taken care of properly, and our technicians can spot potential problems before they become serious.

A properly tuned engine can also improve your gas mileage by as much as 4%. Source: www.fueleconomy.gov

Does your engine need service?

Your engine is the most complex component in your vehicle, and there are many symptoms that could signal trouble. You might need service if you:

See the "Service Engine Soon" light not turn on for a few seconds when starting the vehicle.
See the "Service Engine Soon" light not turn off after the engine starts.\
See fluids leaking from the engine
See damage to any engine components
Hear loud noises coming from the engine
See smoke coming from under the hood

If any of these symptoms occur, you should schedule an appointment at Mike Dorian Ford in Clinton Township, Michigan immediately.
Does your vehicle need a transmission flush or coolant flush?

You might need your transmission or coolant fluid flushed if you:

Feel rough or hard shifting
Experience repeated engine overheating

If any of these symptoms occur, you should schedule an appointment at Mike Dorian Ford in Clinton Township, Michigan immediately.

What happens when you come in to our Dealership for engine service?

You’ve just brought your vehicle in to our Service Department specifically for a problem with your engine. Now what? One of our Service Advisors will ask a technician to diagnose the problem.

Then, our Service Advisor will take you through your vehicle’s test results, step-by-step. If it shows that your engine needs service, there’s no better place to have it done than right there at our Dealership.

Once you’ve OK’d the services we recommend for your vehicle, we’ll get you back on the road as quickly as possible. And you can rest easy knowing:

Engine components are designed specifically for your vehicle.
Technicians have the most up-to-date training for your vehicle.

What can you do to keep your engine in top shape?

The best thing you can do for your vehicle is to get scheduled maintenance at our Dealership. Every vehicle maintenance schedule includes:

Inspection of critical engine components at each visit.
Check and fill fluid levels at every visit
Change coolant fluid at 100,00 miles
Change accessory drive belts at 150,000 miles
Replace PCV valve at 100,000 miles
Replace spark plugs at 100,000 miles
Change transmission/transaxle fluid at 150,000 miles

In between visits, you can keep your engine clean and free of debris. You can also check and fill your fluids as needed.