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Now is the time to be planning for any types of trouble that could occur on the roads as winter fast approaches. Something as simple as changing your wiper blades could make driving in snow safer than you may even realize.

The reason the winter wiper blades are the smarter choice is that the rubber was manufacturers to stay soft even in freezing temperatures. Those older blades crack and tear in colder weather, making it impossible to see on your drive in inclement weather.

The winter wiper blades are wrapped in a rubber shell, this keeps things like sleet, snow…

An oil change is one of the most

When you come to us here at O'Daniel Ford for your oil change, you can trust our technicians blindly. While an oil change is a simple process, the effect it can have on your vehicle means you need a trained and trustworthy staff such as ours. Check your vehicle’s manual for information on how often you may need a change. The type of driving you do, and the climate you drive in can play a big role

Just give us a call and we can cater to all your service…

O'Daniel Ford wants nothing to get in the way of our customers enjoying their summer. That's why we're so happy to offer the expert skill of our onsite service and repair center to all drivers in the New Haven area.

 

A post shared by Ford Motor Company (@ford) on Jun 30, 2017 at 7:36am PDT

A new AAA study found synthetic oil performs nearly 50% better than conventional oil. Learn more: https://t.co/ZghWoRJTzh pic.twitter.com/bs7osQiOIP

— AAA (@AAAauto) June 6, 2017

Across the United States, nearly half of drivers think synthetic oil isn't worth the extra cost. A survey of repair facilities shows a synthetic oil change costs over $30 more than a conventional oil change on average, to a total of about $64 more per year.

While a large part of the general population snubs synthetic oil, there is one subset that uses it almost exclusively: Service professionals.

 

The importance of maintaining your car

You can avoid incidents such as your car breaking down in some remote area by ensuring your vehicle gets inspected on a regular basis. Procuring a new car comes with a lot of responsibilities such as regular maintenance to ensure your vehicle is in good condition

What engine oil does and why it needs to be changed periodically

Car engines have a lot of moving parts. As these parts rub against each other, heat is created by friction. Oil lubricates the engine and absorbs heat thus allowing the internal parts to work together efficiently…