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The fuel system of a car can be thought of as the lifeblood of a vehicle. For this reason, it is imperative that we here at Jim Falk Lincoln of Maui provide you with some basics about what to watch out for when diagnosing fuel system issues in your car.

First, if your car frequently appears to jump forward like you have accelerated even when you haven't touched the gas, this may be a sign of irregular fuel flow. Additionally, if a sputtering sound is ever observed from your engine while driving at a high rate of speed for…

All you need to safely and accurately test the car battery strength in your vehicle is a voltmeter, gloves, and safety eye-wear. Put on your glasses and gloves before getting near the car battery. With the car engine off, locate both terminals on the car battery.

• First, place the voltmeter red cable, positive, to the plus side, positive, on the car battery.
• Next, place the voltmeter black cable, negative, to the minus side, negative, on battery.
• Power on the voltmeter once both cables are securely attached to the battery.
• If the reading is 12.4 or better, the battery is…

To safely jump-start another vehicle, always wear heavy gloves and a pair of safety glasses. Bring the vehicles nose-to-nose; now you can turn the engine off as well as the lights on the car. Open the car hoods, put on your glasses and gloves, and grab your car battery jumper cables.

The cables have four ends, two red positives, and two black negatives. Red cables go to the positive clamp on the live battery, followed by the positive on the bad battery. The black cables clamp onto the negative side of your good battery, with the last black cable attaching…

Headlights get dim over time, but there are some DIY methods you can use to return them to their like-new condition. Here are some suggestions from Jim Falk Lincoln of Maui in Kahului for you to try.

Sandpaper To Polish

Various grades of sandpaper can be used to polish headlights clear again. However, if you don’t know what you are doing, it might not be wise to attempt this because poor results could leave you with only one solution; buying new headlights.

Insect Repellent

Some people have had good results using insect repellents that contain DEET. However, it can…

Roadside emergencies are seldom a pleasant experience, but being prepared can make all the difference. If you’ve ever wondered what type of supplies you should include in a roadside emergency kit, stop at Jim Falk Lincoln of Maui and let us offer you some great tips.

If you’re suddenly in the middle of a roadside emergency, pull your car as far off the road as possible. If you have triangles or flares, put them around your vehicle making sure they’re not too close to the vehicle. Wait for the police or other help to arrive. Stock your…

Tire manufacturers are held to a high standard by the Department of Transportation for adhering to specific ratings for your safety. The Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) system is followed by all tire manufacturers regardless of the type of tire being produced. The system includes standardized testing as well as required quality assurance protections for adherence to the UTQG system. This gives you confidence that you can depend on as a driver when purchasing tires.

The winter months can really be brutal for your vehicle. The salt accumulates underneath your vehicle and all over it really. It can even become caked up on your headlights and within the headlight casings. Combine the salt with slush, ice, snow, and more and you have quite a mess. This is one area of your vehicle that you should have cleaned and serviced periodically so you can see better while you are on the road.

 

Gone are vehicle maintenance myths that drivers and car owners still adhere to which are null practically. At the top of the list is the 3,000-mile oil change. Although some shops act sluggishly to dispel this outdated concept, they embrace it to extend the regular interval oil change that proves to be working out in their business.

The reality is, many cars don't need their oil changed until when they hit 5,000 miles or more according to their user manual. This is why adhering to a 3,000-mile oil change is not recommended.

• Wasting oil is hazardous to…

When you're out enjoying the open road from behind the wheel of your new Lincoln vehicle, it's important to remember that proper care is vital to your vehicle's health and to your safety and the safety of those around you. If you're in the market for some repair or maintenance, then we urge you to come schedule an appointment with our Lincoln service center!