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We completely understand, the process of caring for your vehicle can feel like a lot of work, especially when you have to bring your model in for routine oil changes every few months. One of the ways you can be more sure of your model's mechanical functioning status is by checking the oil routinely. We're here to help you figure out how to do this for yourself with this comprehensive guide.

Eager to level up your car ownership skills? Explore these five common engine noises that require immediate attention if you hear them. One of the benefits of hearing a noise coming from your engine is knowing that a trustworthy service center is just around the corner, local to Mineral Point and Galina, IL.

As a comprehensive Ford dealership, Virtue Motors offers all aspects of Holiday Travel Service and general maintenance.

Near Mineral Point, our state-of-art service facility helps to ensure a safe holiday traveling season with very simple procedures performed while you wait. And with an extensive Ford OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts' supply and body shop services on premises, there's only one place to visit before the holidays: Virtue Motors.

Oil is the lifeblood of a vehicle engine.

And at Virtue Motors near Mineral Point, oil changes comprise a major facet of our all-encompassing, Holiday Travel Service. Given the added stress winter places on engines, an oil change will do much to benefit your vehicle for upcoming holiday travel.

Season after season, brake pads experience constant stress and weathering.

So, before the seriousness of winter sets in, have your vehicle brake pads inspected by Virtue Motors' factory-trained and certified technicians. You certainly can't go wrong with our brake pad repair and replacement service performed daily at our local Mineral Point area service center.

Tire rotations are an essential part of Holiday Travel Service performed at Virtue Motors near Mineral Point.

With tires rotated from well-to-well, it's the perfect time for our factory-trained technicians to inspect each tire for all factors comprising true tire health.

If you see a red light appear on your dashboard, either in the shape of an engine, oil can, coolant fluid, tire pressure, or brake system, or any other symbol, it's important to pull over immediately. The red light is not a good sign and typically means your Ford needs to cool down or requires service as soon as possible. Orange, yellow, and green lights are less urgent, but our service center near Mineral Point should still be checked out.