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Tips for Improving Gas Mileage

With gas prices staying high you might want to think of ways you can save money on gas and improve your gas mileage! Here are some tips from your Maryland and Virginia Car Dealer! Drive Responsibly: You can save anywhere from 7 to 49 cents per gallon if you drive responsibly. This means that things such as speeding, rabid acceleration, and constant breaking are all part of driving aggressively which in return waste gas. Pay attention to the traffic flow so that you can maintain a more constant speed. Replace Dirty Air Filter: This is estimated to save you 15 to 32 cents per gallon. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your vehicle’s gas mileage by as much as 10%. The air filter prevents dirty particles from damaging the inside of your engine. The filter has dual purposes; it saves gas and protects your engine! Bypass High Octane Gas: This will save you around 15 to 35 cents per gallon! Regular octane fuel is recommended for most cars. Buying high octane gas won’t necessarily improve your cars performance and will definitely add to your gas bill! Maintain the Speed Limit: Maintaining the speed limit is important if you want to improve your gas mileage and save money! This will save around 10 cents per gallon. Gas mileage rapidly decreases at speeds above 60 mph. Cruise control will come in handy! Drop the Weight: Avoid carrying unnecessary weight in your vehicle. An extra 100 pounds could reduce your miles per gallon this saves around 3 to 6 cents per gallon! Check your Gas Cap: Gas caps can get damaged, become loose or even go missing. When things like this happen this can cause gallons of gas to vaporize. You would have to go to the gas pump sooner than usual! Alter your Commute Time: Schedule your trips and errands for times at which traffic is lighter. If your company allows you to come in a little earlier or later so that you can avoid rush hour! Buy Gas During the Coolest Times of the Day: During the coolest part of the day the gas is the densest. Gas pumps only measure volume not the densities of fuel concentration. You are only charged for the volume of gas.
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WardsAuto Honors Diesel Engine For 2018 Ford F-150

WardsAuto, one of the most trusted sources in the automotive industry, recently released its “2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Winners” list and the 2018 Ford F-150 was among the honored vehicles, thanks to its available 3.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V6 engine. The 2018 Ford F-150 was the first-ever in this truck’s history to be outfitted with a diesel engine that “dreams are made of,” according to Ford Vice President of Global Powertrain Engineering Dave Filipe. WardsAuto editors certainly were impressed by how powerful this available engine is and how it maintained such a reliable fuel economy at the same time. Our staff at Preston Ford, your Ford Salisbury MD dealer, is such a fan of the available 3.0L Power Stroke V6 engine and its many capabilities. We think the addition of this immensely-popular diesel engine makes the 2018 Ford F-150 the undisputed king of its class. WardsAuto editors enjoyed the balance between performance and fuel economy provided by the available 3.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V6 engine. This engine delivers a mighty 250 horsepower and a ground-shaking 440 lb.-ft. of torque, along with an astonishing 30 MPG when you are driving on the highway. It also gives you best-in-class towing and payload with an unbelievable maximum towing capacity of 11,400 lbs., meaning you will have total confidence to haul anything in your 2018 Ford F-150. You will experience enhanced responsiveness and lessened turbo lag thanks to the innovative high-efficiency, variable-geometry turbocharger inside this diesel engine. The high-pressure 29,000 pounds per square inch injection calibration provides a quiet air of efficiency for your 2018 Ford F-150 and smooth rides over all kinds of terrain. With the premium mechanical engine-driven fan and dual radiator shutters, you will be able to handle high-temperature and high-altitude driving conditions with equal ease. Overall, the available 3.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V6 engine was engineered for one reason: to give your 2018 Ford F-150 the muscle and performance it deserves to conquer the open road. Here at Preston Ford, your Annapolis Ford dealer, we think WardsAuto made the right choice in honoring the available 3.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel engine in its “2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Winners” list. It is a fantastic engine that really unlocks the full potential of the already-amazing 2018 Ford F-150. So why wait? Visit your Ford Salisbury MD dealer and experience the thrill of this monstrous diesel engine for yourself today!

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Preston Ford Says “Mission Accomplished, Delmarva!”

Thank you to all the loyal Preston Ford customers in Delmarva for supporting us! We are so excited to say “Mission Accomplished, Delmarva!” because our 2018 Mission: Possible 6 Sales Event was a smashing success! We started this year-end sales event because we wanted to give our customers unparalleled savings and to showcase our dealership compared to the rest of the country. For the past decade, we have strived to place Preston Ford, your Annapolis Ford dealer, on the list of the top 100 best-performing Ford dealerships in the U.S. This year we had a different goal in mind for the Mission: Possible 6 Sales Event; we wanted to reach the Top 50. We are proud to say that we exceeded that goal and finished the year as the 44th highest-ranked Ford dealership in the nation! This shatters last year’s result of being 52nd and it is all thanks to our loyal customers in 39 states across the country. We are thrilled to announce that we ended 2018 as the top Ford dealer in the East and the top Ford dealer in the Washington region for the month of December. Preston Ford, serving your Salisbury Ford needs, was also the 4th best-selling Ford dealer in the whole country for the month of December based on volume sales beating places like Detroit, MI and Dallas, TX. Our expert staff at Preston Ford, your Annapolis Ford dealer, is extremely honored to serve the Delmarva Peninsula. We are thrilled to offer you several of the most competitive price points, freight always included in our advertised price, and one of the top buying experiences found in the country. Our devoted sales team puts in many hours of hard work, just to make sure you leave Preston Ford confident in your purchase of a Ford car, truck, or SUV. We want to keep that momentum going, which is why we are charging into 2019 to continue our tradition of impeccable customer service. Stop by Preston Ford, your local Salisbury Ford dealer, today and let us help you find the Ford of your dreams!

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Fall Seasonal Maintenance

The Preston Automotive Group wants to make sure that our clients always get the service they need for any upcoming season. Fall brings beautiful scenery; leaves falling and the weather cooling down to a comfortable temperature. However, keep in mind that this lovely fall weather can cause some issues for your vehicle if it is not properly maintained. We have listed out some of the aspects of your vehicle that you may want to check out before the fall season really gets into full swing. Windshield Wipers - Spring and winter aren’t the only times for intense weather, as autumn also commonly entails late-night thunderstorms and even sometimes snow as you round the season out. A windshield that is dirty could lead to eye fatigue and even safety problems if the issue persists. Make sure that your windshield wipers have blades that are working correctly and replace them if you find any problems or missed spots. You should also make sure that you have enough windshield wiper fluid to keep your windshield completely clean. Oil - You probably spent much of this past summer on the road, whether it be heading down to the beach for some fun during the day or taking that long road trip that your family has been craving all year. Either way, you’ve probably accrued some mileage on your car, truck or SUV. Make sure that you check your vehicle’s handbook to see how often you should be changing your oil. Having fresh oil can prevent engine problems and keep your fuel economy at the optimal rate. If you need your oil and/or filter changed, then come into one of the Preston Automotive Group’s service areas and get your vehicle back to peak performance. Cooling/Antifreeze Systems - Even though fall is here, the summer heat may not be completely gone quite yet. Make sure your engine makes it through these last few hot weeks by ensuring that the cooling system has been flushed out and filled back up with coolant that is both factory approved and the right amount. Bring your vehicle into one of the Preston Automotive Group service stations and get your coolant levels checked and refilled, if needed. We can also make sure that your levels of antifreeze are where they should be, so your engine continues to perform how it should as we get closer to winter. So bring your vehicle into a Preston Automotive service department today and get it ready for the fall season under the hood.