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Motor oil myths are obnoxiously insidious. The harmful effects you stand to suffer because of unfounded rumors significantly outweigh any potential benefits. In many cases, the falsehoods will end up costing you money. We're here to help; here are a few of our least favorite motor oil myths.

There is nothing wrong with motor oil that is black in color. Black motor oil indicates an oil that is working hard to clean your engine, which is precisely what you want. In reality, you should be more concerned with a product that isn't turning black.

These are some of the essentials that should be inside the roadside emergency kit you keep in your vehicle when you leave the house.

The tools you should have in a small bag include pliers, wrenches, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, utility knife, and socket set. A roll of duct tape is a huge benefit to allow you to patch broken parts long enough to get to a service station.

Tire fix-a-flat cans are ideal to move the car off the road if the tire is flat. The empty gas can and jumper cables are useful when most drivers aren't traveling…

For all motorists that actively drive a car, their tires are wearing down. It happens as soon as the vehicle is driven for the first time. Eventually, they must be replaced in order to maintain a properly functioning automobile. However, there are ways to prevent tires from eroding too quickly. Checking your car’s tire pressure and the tread is as important to your vehicle’s stability as an oil change.

To do this, a tire gauge can be used by placing the instrument into the valve of each tire. Depending on the manufacturer, tires should be filled according to…

If you have a bumpier ride than normal when driving your car, there could be a problem with your suspension. If putting on your brakes have you feel like your car is taking a nosedive, it's time to get help. At Southgate Lincoln, we offer a full-service center for all of your car maintenance needs. We will carefully inspect your suspension system and provide you with an estimate for the services we recommend so that you can drive your car safely.

Even if you haven't hit a large bump or hole, suspension parts can wear out from regular…

One of the common tips that seasoned drivers teach new drivers is to keep your gas in a half tank. Once you get under a half tank, they teach them to refill. However, in winter months you want to keep your gas tank full. Now keeping your gas tank full in the winter will give you peace of mind.

Now you may be wondering why, and there are two reasons that our staff at Southgate Lincoln wants to highlight. The first one is if you get stranded at least with a full tank of gas to keep the car running…

Bringing your car in for servicing should be an enjoyable experience, yet too many drivers head to the discount repair shops and wind up having to go back a number of times before the job is done right. Here is why you want to bring your vehicle to see our experts at Southgate Lincoln:

At our Southgate, MI showroom, our team is committed to getting you in and out as quickly as possible. Plan a trip to get started at 16800 Fort Street today!

Don't leave the health of your tires to chance or only focus on them when they go flat. Schedule tire rotations every 6,000 miles and you will avoid some of the following issues.

When the tires begin to wear unevenly as a result of not having them rotated, there may be a strong vibration that could impact your ability to maintain your lane safely when driving.

As the tires start wearing from the front of the car to back, it could cause your vehicle to begin to veer into oncoming traffic.

The tread starts wearing in strange patterns…

Wherever you wish to drive, make sure your car is working at its best. Visiting Southgate Lincoln is the best way to assure a vehicle is fit for the highway. Dashboard warning lights keep drivers informed of vehicle conditions affecting driving.

• Check engine light means service is necessary. Ignoring this electronic notice is unwise.
• The oil light shows oil is dangerously low. Next stop is a blown engine. So, heed the warning and check the oil.
• Battery light on red. Now, there is one alert you don’t want to miss. Your vehicle comes to a standstill without power. Visit…