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Recommended Maintenance

Freedom Ford Signature Service

Oil Change

Winter is here and it's a preventive maintenance program that enhances the reliability and longevity of your vehicle. Our technicians will:

Change oil with Motorcraft Synthetic Blend motor oil engineered for your vechicle.

Replace oil filter
Visually Inspect:
- Antifreeze/coolant reservoir levels
- Engine air filtration system
- Serpentine belts
- Brake fluid level in transparent reservoirs
- Wiper blades
- Exterior lights

Lubricate the chassis (when applicable)
Check tire pressure
Check and top off the following fluids:
- Transmission/transaxle fluids
- Power steering fluid
- Windshield washer fluid

A/C Evacuation and Recharge Service

The function of an air conditioner is to help remove the heat and humidity from inside the passenger compartment of
the vehicle. Powered by a belt, the air conditioning compressor compresses the refrigerant to pressurize it and pump it
through the system. The refrigerant is pushed through a valve where pressure and temperature are reduced. The now-
cool refrigerant travels through the evaporator in the passenger compartment. As a result, cooled air is blown into your
vehicle. This refrigerant returns to the compressor, where the cycle begins once again.

- Visually inspect the air conditioning compressor drive belt for cracks or damage
- Visually inspect accessible components for leaks or damage
- Check the operation of the air conditioning compressor and other air conditioning components
- Evacuate refrigerant from the system
- Vacuum test the system
- Recharge the air conditioning system using the appropriate refrigerant to the system capacity according to the vehicle
manufacturer's specifications
* Federal, state and local laws apply.

Tire Rotation Service

Tire rotation helps protect tires against uneven wear by moving the tire location on the vehicle. Most tires will exhibit
some form of wear based on numerous factors including: wheel alignment, miles driven, driving style and habits, and
tire location on the vehicle. By moving or "rotating" the tires as recommended by the vehicle manufacturers, tires may
wear more evenly; helping extend the life of the tires.

Our Service includes:

- Checking tire pressure
- Inspecting tires to identify visible damage or abnormal wear patterns
- Rotating tires according to the pattern recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer
- Installing lug nuts/bolts to the proper torque specifications*

Automatic Transmission Drain and Fill

Automatic transmission fluid lubricates, cools and cleans internal components of the transmission. It also helps to
maintain the hydraulic pressure necessary for the transmission to function. The additives in the transmission fluid can be
depleted over time. Our Automatic Transmission Drain & Fill service includes:

- Removing the transmission fill/drain plug to remove the old automatic transmission fluid
- Reinstalling transmission fill/drain plug
- Refilling the transmission with new automatic transmission fluid to the proper level

Automatic Transmission Filter Replacement

The automatic transmission filter helps remove dirt and contaminants from the automatic transmission fluid. Our
Automatic Transmission Filter Replacement Service includes:

- Removing the transmission pan
- Removing the old transmission filter and replacing it with a new transmission filter
- Removing the old gasket material
- Replacing the pan gasket with a new gasket and reinstalling the pan
- Refilling the transmission with new automatic transmission fluid to the proper level

Manual Transmission Service

A transmission is a speed and power-changing device located between the engine and the driving wheels of a vehicle.
It provides a means for changing the ratio between engine RPM and driving wheel RPM to best meet each particular
driving situation.

Manual transmission fluid provides lubrication to gears, bearings, shafts, and other internal components. Heat, pressure
and friction can slowly breakdown the additives in the manual transmission fluid. In addition, small particles of metal
may come off the gears as they wear and these metal particles can mix with the fluid. Fluids can also become
contaminated with water.
Our service includes:

- Evacuating the old manual transmission fluid
- Filling the manual transmission fluid with the manufacturer's recommended type and quantity of new fluid