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​​​​​​​​Your Ford is a superb piece of engineering, and you want to enjoy it for as long as possible. Regular servicing reduces wear and damage to your car and allows us to identify potential problems before they start. Your Ford dealership in Canton, NC, has a huge range of services to keep your car in great shape. These are a few of the services we can perform. more 3 Essential Services You'll Find at Your Ford Dealership Brake Pad Replacement Brake pads are a vital part of your braking system, as they generate the friction that stops your wheels. When you mash the brake pedal, brake fluid is forced into the brake hoses under pressure. This fluid generates hydraulic pressure on the calipers. A caliper is situated above each wheel rotor, and the hydraulic pressure forces them to close on the wheel rotors. The brake pads are situated inside each caliper. The pads have a friction-generating covering that reacts with the smooth rotor surfaces to stop the wheels. The friction-generating covering on a pad slowly wears out, and will eventually be too thin to work effectively. Worn brake pads increase your stopping distance and increase strain on your braking system, axles, tires, and other components. We can easily remove the pads and insert new ones for you while you wait. Air Filter Replacement The engine air filter protects your engine against dirt and other debris. This filter is located in a box positioned behind your radiator grille. Some of the air that flows into your engine is directed into the air filter. The filter traps any debris and allows the now clean air into your engine. Dirt and other debris will eventually clog the filter, which restricts airflow into the engine. Your engine depends on huge quantities of air to operate effectively. It may seem strange, but your engine requires more air than fuel to create combustion. A lack of air will rapidly turn your engine fuel-rich. When this happens, misfiring and stalling will become common, and fuel consumption will increase. A fuel-rich engine will damage the spark plugs, catalytic converter, and other engine components. We can quickly replace this filter to solve the problem. Oil Replacement Engine oil is vital for protecting your engine and all its components. Oil is continually pumped through the engine, and it helps to cool the hot components it passes over. The oil surrounds many components with a fiction-resistant coating that reduces wear and tear. Oil gradually becomes thicker as it absorbs dirt and debris in the engine. This slows the oil down and reduces its cooling effect. Old oil loses its heat resistance properties, and this can cause it to burn up. We'll test your oil and drain and replace it if necessary. To learn more about our other services or to book an appointment, call us at Ken Wilson Ford.