In addition to oil, you’ll need an oil filter, an oil-filter removal wrench, a wrench to remove the drain plug, a funnel, a drain pan and some gloves. You may also need to raise the car to gain access, in which case you’ll need a floor jack and safety stands, Read more…
Resetting Your Tire Pressure Light Attempt to reset the TPMS sensor by driving at least 50 mph for 10 minutes. The next time you turn the car on, the light should be off. Start the battery on your car, but not the ignition. How do you program a Ford TPMS Read more…
‘ Around the 15% oil life threshold, the computer will remind you that an ‘oil change is required’, giving you ample time to plan ahead to have your vehicle serviced. It is important not to wait to have your vehicle serviced, especially once the indicator reads 0% oil life. When Read more…
16.0 gallons. Compare Side-by-Side 2012 Ford Mustang Tank Size 16.0 gallons *Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize. MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc. Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be Read more…
Yes, but there is nothing specific about a V6 engine in this case. Every car has a recommended octane specification listed in the owners manual, and it is wise to check it out when you acquire the car and understand that the people who designed and built the car are Read more…
between 5,000 and 7,500 miles. According to AAA, many modern cars need oil changes after you’ve driven between 5,000 and 7,500 miles. If your vehicle runs on synthetic motor oil, that number can jump up to 15,000 because of the greater efficiency. Aside from these benchmarks, a good place to Read more…
Supercharger or turbocharger A turbocharger works with the exhaust system and can potentially give you gains of 70-150 horsepower. A supercharger is connected directly to the engine intake and could provide an extra 50-100 horsepower. Is adding a supercharger worth it? Increased horsepower: adding a supercharger to any engine is Read more…
For information about breaking in a new Ford engine, contact us today. Engine Break-In Tips Let the car idle after starting it. Keep the RPMs low. Avoid using cruise control. Avoid short trips. Go easy on the brakes. How do you break-in a Ford engine? 6 Techniques for Breaking in Read more…
The 4.6L engine runs on 87 octane fuel and is rated at 300 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 320 foot pounds of torque at 4500 rpm. How much horsepower does a 2008 Mustang GT 4.6 have? 300 hp @ 5,750Used 2008 Ford Mustang GT Premium Specs & Features Engine Base Read more…
Ford Motor Company generally recommends getting an oil change every 7,500 miles or 8,000 kilometers or every six months, whichever comes first. When should I get my first oil change on a brand new car? Breaking in a new car is no longer necessary, but getting that first oil change Read more…