When you drive your car, the tires on your vehicle tend to wear unevenly. Even when your car is properly aligned, you can discover that each tire wears down a bit differently.

If you haven't had your tires rotated in a while, bring your car in to Capitol City Ford so that we can do it for you.

Rotating your tires helps you maintain the longevity of your tires. In fact, some tire manufacturers require tire rotations in order for your tire warranty to be valid. Your tires should be rotated roughly every time you get your oil changed…

As car owners, we have changed the oil in our vehicles many times. We all understand that if we don’t change our oil on a regular basis, it will degrade and cause internal engine parts to wear down. Some unlucky drivers learned the hard way that it can even lead up to an engine seizing due to lack of lubrication and temperature control.

However, each of our vehicles has a transmission that also requires similar maintenance. Every transmission contains several quarts of a specialized fluid that helps gears and other parts stay lubricated and operate within an optimal temperature…

Modern automobiles are among the most complex machines that have ever been built. They rely on highly computerized systems and incredibly intricate mechanics, making them difficult to work on for those who are not specially trained and certified in their maintenance.

For this reason, it is important to know that your vehicle is being worked on by a trained and certified professional. Nowhere will you find employees that understand your vehicle better than at the dealership where your model of car is sold. The technicians at Capitol City Ford go through rigorous training and...

We often strive to take care of ourselves by exercising, eating well and regularly scheduling doctors' appointments, because taking care of anything gives it a better chance of having a longer, healthier lifetime. Here at Capitol City Ford we believe this same theory should be applied to our vehicles and a large part of that applies to keeping our engines running smoothly. Check out this informational video from Ford for a quick refresher in checking your oil.

If you know you'll soon be due for an oil change, we urge you to look into utilizing our service cen