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There are a lot of myths that people have come to believe about their car's oil. We're going to debunk some of the more common myths today.

Myth #1: You Need to Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles

While there was a time when oil should be changed every 3,000 miles, modern vehicles can go for at least 7,000 miles before they need an oil change. Every vehicle is a little bit different, so consult your owner's manual to find out how long you should go without an oil change.

The distinctive exterior of the Lincoln MKX announces that you will be driving a crossover of uncommon luxury. This vehicle’s advanced technology this is one of the reasons that it rises above the competition.

Download the Lincoln Way™ app to your smartphone and you can get roadside assistance, pay for parking reservations in advance, contact the Lincoln Concierge for customer support, and unlock and start your vehicle by remote. 

A wide-variety of tires exist for the many types of vehicles on the roads. Included in this list are special weather-handling tires known as directional tires. These are specially designed to resist the potentially damaging effects of the phenomenon called hydroplaning.

Hydroplaning can take place when vehicles operate at high-speeds on wet or muddy roadways. In these conditions, water can easily build up beneath the treads of tires and rob drivers of control.

Before towing a trailer or another vehicle, determine the safe towing load of your vehicle. Install a hitch specifically designed for your vehicle. When towing a vehicle, only use the appropriate towing equipment. Before towing a trailer, make sure the brake, tail lights and turn signals on both vehicles are working properly. Do not tow uneven loads or loads having a high center of gravity. 

Are you looking to start the New Year with more control? Well, our team at Shaker’s Family Lincoln has just what you might be looking for in the all-new 2018 Lincoln Navigator! Your desire for handling control and a powerful performance can be accomplished with this exceptional vehicle. With the distinct design of “driver modes,” the twist of a unique dial within arms-length is all that’s needed to give you control to adjust to a wide range of driving conditions in Watertown, CT.

Perhaps you’ve been looking to upgrade to a luxury-style vehicle, or you’re looking…

Do you experience excessive bounce while you are driving? Does your vehicle nosedive when braking or sit back when accelerating? Do you feel that your car wants to roll when you are taking turns? If you answered yes to these questions, then it is time to get your suspension system checked.

Your vehicle's suspension system serves a few functions. It controls how your vehicle handles. This is particularly important on rough roads and sharp turns. The suspension system also helps to provide you with a comfortable ride by reducing or eliminating any bounce or vibration that you feel in…

It is always a good idea to keep your gas tank full of gas. Especially on a long trip where you may not know where the next nearest gas station is. It is also a good idea to keep the tank full because it can reduce the problems that you may have. When your gas level goes down, the amount of air that is ion your tank goes up.

Air has condensation in it, and if this condensation gets into your fuel lines and freezes, you are going to have some issues. Namely, your car will not start if the…

When it comes to winter road safety, your windshield wipers may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, they are more important than you may realize. If you do not keep your windshield clean, then it will be harder for you to see what's in front of you, which will increase your risk of getting into a wreck.

For this reason, it is important to have a set of high-performing windshield wiper blades that can keep your visibility at a maximum. Replacing those old wiper blades with a set of winter wiper blades is an excellent…

Here at Shaker's Family Lincoln, we want to make sure you get the best possible vehicle from either our pre-owned or new inventory, and do so in the fastest and simplest possible way. Car buying has changed in recent years, with increasing numbers of our customers looking to explore our range of vehicles from the comfort of their own home using our online lot.

We believe all our customers deserve the chance to drive a vehicle from our lot and now provide an Online financing application which is simple and streamlined for all to complete before even visiting our…

The two main subsets of motorized vehicle parts are aftermarket and OEM, or original equipment manufacturer. Aftermarket parts come from manufacturers other than the ones licensed to create the vehicles and their many components. Conversely, OEM components are directly from the entities that created the vehicle.

As manufacturers want what’s best for their customers, they typically strive to make components of the highest quality possible. However, you can find aftermarket parts may place in stores. There are a few trade-offs between the two types...