Service Tips, News & Events

Hunter "Picture Perfect" Digital Alignment Imaging Technology: Better to Service You

Our Service Department has upgraded to the Hunter "Picture Perfect" Digital Alignment system, using four precision cameras in an aligner tower to measure the position and orientation of each of the four wheels on your vehicle. This technology uses four precision cameras in an aligner tower to measure the position and orientation of each of the four wheels on your vehicle. Adjustments can be made with a great degree of accuracy and more quickly than in the past. Having your vehicle set to the manufacturer's alignment specifications will mean better fuel mileage, greater tire life, more precise handling and longer suspension component life. Skagit Ford Subaru's Service Department can now check your basic alignment settings simply by driving over our convenient new "Side Slip Meter" device, located in our service drive. Checking the basic settings is a free service and includes a print out for your records.

Service Department News & Events

Gas Saving Tips!!!

Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned

Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40 percent.*

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Check & Replace Air Filters Regularly

Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. Your car's air filter keeps impurities from damaging the inside of your engine. Not only will replacing a dirty air filter save gas, it will protect your engine.*

Keep Tires Properly Inflated

You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer.*

Use the Recommended Grade of Motor Oil

You can improve your gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. For example, using 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5W-30 can lower your gas mileage by 1-2 percent. Using 5W-30 in an engine designed for 5W-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1-1.5 percent. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives.*

*according to fueleconomy.gov