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Tips for Properly Maintaining the Brakes on Your Vehicle

Ensuring the brakes on your vehicle are well-maintained is critical. There are things you should do to ensure peace of mind while driving.

Brake System Maintenance

Our team at Landmark Lincoln wants you to ensure regular brake system maintenance to promote driving safety. The exact type of maintenance required will depend on various factors, like driving habits and weather conditions. A qualified technician can check your vehicle's brake fluid and pads to ensure optimal condition. Sometimes it is necessary to flush the braking system.

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A Beginner's Guide to Vehicle Belts and Hoses

Your vehicle is made up of a dizzying number of individual components. Many of these components are connected using belts and hoses. Without these basic parts, your vehicle wouldn't be able to leave your driveway in Englewood. Today, your friends at Landmark Lincoln want to shed some light on these vital items.

One crucial belt in your vehicle is the serpentine belt. This belt winds its way around many of your vehicle's most important systems, including the power steering pump, air conditioner, and alternator. Typically, you'll need to replace this belt every 60,000 to 100,000…

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Remember to Replace Your Cabin and Engine Air Filters

The modern vehicles in our inventory at Landmark Lincoln can last for many years, but they still require some basic maintenance. Taking care of the internal components, including the engine and cabin filters, can help your vehicle stand the test of time.

As you drive around Englewood, air enters your engine. Air is a necessary part of the combustion process, and it's important that the air is clean. That's where the engine filter comes into play. It can trap any particles that may cause damage to your engine. Over time, it can get clogged, and it'll need…

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All You Need to Know About Wheel Alignments

Alignment can improve your car’s performance and help you drive safer.

Here are some tips on when you should get an alignment, signs you need to get one done, and your choice of alignment.

When You Should Get an Alignment

Manufacturers recommend getting a front-end alignment every 12,000 to 15,000 miles and a four-wheel alignment every 20,000 miles.

Signs You Need an Alignment

 

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Let Us Perform Back-to-School Service on Your Vehicle

The start of the school year means different things to each person. For many parents, it means sending their college student away with their vehicle or carpooling with other parents in the neighborhood. The most important thing is to ensure your vehicle is in top-notch condition. Even if you consider yourself a DIY person, you may not have the time. automotive services can best be done at our service center by certified technicians.

At Landmark Lincoln, we will provide your vehicle with the service it needs to keep you and your children safe and sound and as trouble-free as possible…

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Understanding Brake Fluid

One of your vehicle's most important safety features is its brakes. While your braking system is made up of multiple individual parts, the component that allows those parts to work together is brake fluid. Since brake fluid is so important, your friends at Landmark Lincoln want to provide this basic introduction to this workhorse liquid.

Brake fluid essentially works the same as hydraulic oil in a hydraulic cylinder. When you press the brake pedal, the master brake cylinder increases 

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How to Make A Winter Survival Kit

When you are preparing for the winter, it is important for you to have the right survival kit. The right kit will help you deal with the mishaps that you may have on the road. Your cell phone makes it easy for you to get in touch with people if something goes wrong. That is why you need to pack a few car chargers. You also need tire chains. The chains can make it easier for you to drive through the snow.

Keep in mind that there are apps that are available to help you drive during the winter. The…

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Ways to Stick to a Roadtrip Budget

There is nothing quite like getting out of Englewood and hitting the open road. Unfortunately, a road trip can get expensive quickly. At Landmark Lincoln, we want to help you stick to your budget and get the most out of your trip.

Prior to leaving, ensure you have a plan. You should know where you plan on staying and eating, as well as what activities you want to do on the way. Leaving things to the last minute will often result in paying more than you wanted.

There are also strategies to keep in mind for packing your car. Be…

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Back-to-School Auto Service Checklist

Do you even wonder exactly what auto service your car needs? Waiting for warning lights or things to break down is one way. Our Landmark Lincoln has other suggestions, such as back-to-school service. What does it include? We've got your one-minute answer.

Back-to-School Auto Service

Unlike factory-schedule maintenance, back-to-school auto service isn't officially a thing. However, we recommend having certain vital auto parts and systems checked before the school year leaps to a gallop. Believe us, you'll thank yourself later. What auto service should you get? 

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Why Tire Pressure is Important

Tires are an important part of what makes your vehicle run correctly, and correct tire pressure is as important as the actual tires. Unfortunately, too many drivers have tires installed on their vehicle and forget to check the tire air pressure periodically. Operating your vehicle with the correct tire pressure is important for many reasons.

  • Correct tire air pressure will reduce the chance of having a flat tire or blowout.
  • If the tires are under-inflated, it can cause a rolling resistance, which can cause decreased fuel economy.
  • Under-inflated tires can cause uneven wear and tear on your 
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