For an entry fee of just $5, you can attend this event where all proceeds go to benefit the Dixie Care and Share. Show your support and don't forget to RSVP!
See you there!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Fundraiser for Dixie Care n Share at the Travel Connection
Please support our local Dixie Care and Share that takes care of those in need in our community. It may need to close its doors if funds are not raised to keep it going.
For an entry fee of just $5, you can attend this event where all proceeds go to benefit the Dixie Care and Share. Show your support and don't forget to RSVP!
See you there!
For an entry fee of just $5, you can attend this event where all proceeds go to benefit the Dixie Care and Share. Show your support and don't forget to RSVP!
See you there!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
How to Jump a Dead Battery
How to Jump a Dead Battery
A dead battery is another common inconvenience that many drivers will encounter in their lifetime. And unlike changing a flat tire, this one requires a little help from your friends. So, if you don't want to call a tow truck and you have a willing helper, here is how to get some life back in your car battery. Pay special attention to the connection order - that's one of the most common and overlooked causes for unsuccessful jump-starts.
Before you start:
You'll need:
-jumper cables, so if you don't have any, you may want to make sure your helper brings them. When your helper arrives, have them park close enough to your vehicle so that you can connect the jumper cables to the batteries with plenty of extra slack. Most cables are about six feet long. You should also check your owner's guide for details about your vehicle battery location and terminal placement.
1.Open both vehicle hoods and locate the batteries.
2.Remove any terminal covers and corrosion.
3.Attach the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (red) terminal of the dead battery. Make sure that both metal clamps are firmly in contact with the terminal.
4.Attach the other end of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (red) terminal of the assisting battery.
5.Attach the negative (black) jumper cable to the negative (black) terminal of the assisting battery.
6.Attach the remaining end of the negative (black) jumper cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel-injection system.
7.Start the assisting vehicle's engine.
8.Start the disabled vehicle's engine.
9.Allow both vehicles to run connected for about three minutes.
10.While leaving the jumpstarted vehicle running, disconnect the cables in the reverse order that they were attached and close the hoods.
11.Keep the jumpstarted vehicle's engine running for about a half hour to allow the battery to fully charge.
12.Visit St. George Ford Quick Lane to get the jumpstarted battery tested or replaced as soon as you can
A dead battery is another common inconvenience that many drivers will encounter in their lifetime. And unlike changing a flat tire, this one requires a little help from your friends. So, if you don't want to call a tow truck and you have a willing helper, here is how to get some life back in your car battery. Pay special attention to the connection order - that's one of the most common and overlooked causes for unsuccessful jump-starts.
Before you start:
You'll need:
-jumper cables, so if you don't have any, you may want to make sure your helper brings them. When your helper arrives, have them park close enough to your vehicle so that you can connect the jumper cables to the batteries with plenty of extra slack. Most cables are about six feet long. You should also check your owner's guide for details about your vehicle battery location and terminal placement.
1.Open both vehicle hoods and locate the batteries.
2.Remove any terminal covers and corrosion.
3.Attach the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (red) terminal of the dead battery. Make sure that both metal clamps are firmly in contact with the terminal.
4.Attach the other end of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (red) terminal of the assisting battery.
5.Attach the negative (black) jumper cable to the negative (black) terminal of the assisting battery.
6.Attach the remaining end of the negative (black) jumper cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel-injection system.
7.Start the assisting vehicle's engine.
8.Start the disabled vehicle's engine.
9.Allow both vehicles to run connected for about three minutes.
10.While leaving the jumpstarted vehicle running, disconnect the cables in the reverse order that they were attached and close the hoods.
11.Keep the jumpstarted vehicle's engine running for about a half hour to allow the battery to fully charge.
12.Visit St. George Ford Quick Lane to get the jumpstarted battery tested or replaced as soon as you can
Box Tops for Education
About the Program
At St. George Ford, we know it takes a lot of dedication and funds to support school activities and give students more opportunities to learn. That's why we’ve become the first automaker to team up with Box Tops for Education, to offer more ways for you to earn:
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At St. George Ford, we know it takes a lot of dedication and funds to support school activities and give students more opportunities to learn. That's why we’ve become the first automaker to team up with Box Tops for Education, to offer more ways for you to earn:- Earn 250 eBoxTops® with the purchase of any new Ford vehicle. Purchase
vehicle from October 1 - December 1, 2011. Redeem code by March 31, 2012. - Earn 10 eBoxTops when you request a Ford vehicle brochure. Request a
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December 1, 2011.
We're also giving away 250,000 Bonus Box Tops in the Ford Drives Box Tops Sweepstakes. Register now and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win one of several prize amounts. Share the sweepstakes with friends to earn more entries. Sweepstakes ends December 1, 2011.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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