Weld County Junior Livestock Sale
Loveland Ford General Manager, Josh Ingrim, and 4H member, George Graybill
This year was the 100th anniversary of the Weld County Fair, so it has been a very exciting time in Greeley this week! Loveland Ford was proud to attend and support the Fair’s Junior Livestock Sale on Monday. We love seeing the community come together to support the 4H members who have worked so hard all year raising their livestock. It’s no easy task, and we’re so proud of the kids who learn such discipline through the process of raising their animals. This year, we purchased 2 cows, a sheep, and a pig.
All of the money spent goes directly to the kids. All of the meat from the livestock we purchased will be donated to the Weld County Food Bank. This program is such a great way to help the kids, while donating a large amount of quality food to those in need throughout Weld County.
Check out this Greeley Tribune article for more highlights of this year’s livestock sale.
Loveland Ford at the Greeley Stampede
We hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July! The Loveland Ford team was thrilled to be part of the Greeley Stampede’s 97th annual Independence Day parade! Thank you to the hundreds of thousands who came out to celebrate the 4th and the Greeley Community with us!
Our General Manager, Harry Johnston, and his family all rode together in the parade this year. We were proud to celebrate with the Greeley Community and announce that Harry has been elected the incoming Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose! This organization is a fraternal and service organization founded in 1888. Annually, members of the Moose conduct approximately $70 million worth of community service! We are so proud to have our General Manager be such an integral part of such an amazing organization.
We also used the parade as an opportunity to thank everyone in Weld County for making Loveland Ford Northern Colorado’s #1 volume sales leader for 3 years running. We couldn’t do it without all of you, our loyal customers!
Thanks again to everyone on the Greeley Stampede parade committee who made such a wonderful event possible. We were so happy to be a part of it and are already looking forward to next year! Fore more information on the 4th of July parade’s impact on the community, check out this great article from the Greeley Tribune.
Ford Employee Excellence Award Recipients
We are so proud to have such an amazing team here at Loveland Ford Lincoln! Seven members of our sales team were recently awarded the Employee Excellence Level 3 & 4 awards. In a letter from Ford Motor Company to those employees, Ford states, “Your performance distinguishes you as one of the very best in the nation within our Ford Dealer Network, in both sales and customer satisfaction. Excellence is achieved through passion, tenacity and, of course, hard work. Your success is a result of these actions and reflects how you Go Further every day for our customers.” It’s not always about sales to us, it’s about how happy we can make you, our customers! Below are the hard working members of our team who received this recognition from Ford. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to our company and, more importantly, our customers!
Austin Fox – Level 4 Employee Excellence Award Recipient
Austin was one of only two sales managers in the state of Colorado to receive this award!
Michael Siebenmorgen – Level 4 Employee Excellence Award Recipient
Michael was one of only 5 sales consultants in the state of Colorado to receive this award!
Ronnie Horn – Level 3 Employee Excellence Award Recipient
Chris Misner – Level 3 Employee Excellence Award Recipient
Johnny Johnston – Level 3 Employee Excellence Award Recipient
Pat Seery – Level 3 Employee Excellence Award Recipient
Jason Dolliver – Level 3 Employee Excellence Award Recipient
5 Fuel Saving Tips
We all want to save gas, and in turn save money. Of course, there are more and more highly fuel efficient vehicles these days, such as the Ford Fiesta, Focus, and Fusion. There are also the hybrid and plug-in models, like the C-Max, that will save you even more. However, these smaller, fuel efficient vehicles aren’t for everyone. Those who simply need to drive a large truck or can’t afford to trade in just yet can still take simple steps to save themselves gas even if they aren’t driving the most fuel efficient vehicle out there. Below are just a few was to save fuel, regardless of the vehicle you drive.
1. Keep tires properly inflated. By keeping your tires at the inflation levels set by the manufacturer is a simple way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your fuel. If even on tire on the car is deflated by just 2 psi, fuel consumption increases by 1%. That might not seem a like a lot, but if adds up over time.
2. Don’t top off. When fueling up, the pump will stop with a click when your tank is full. Topping it off only increases the chance that you’ll lose some of your fuel as too muck sloshes around in your gas tank.
3. Keep windows closed. It’s nice having your windows open on a sunny day. Many of us think opening the windows will use less gas than running the A/C. However, especially at high speeds, open windows increase drag and can decrease fuel efficiency by up to 10%!
4. Avoid carrying extra weight. This might seem like a given, but if you remove the junk from your trunk or truck bed, you’ll avoid decreasing fuel efficiency. Those sandbags in your truck bed from winter? Take them out and get more out of your gas tank.
5. Avoid long idles. Many people think starting your car uses more gas than idling, but this is a myth. If you’ll be idling for more than 60 seconds, it’s better to turn the car off and restart when you’re ready to go. This not only saves gas, but also saves the environment from unnecessary emissions.
The Recycled Truck
Businesses and consumers alike are becoming more and more eco-conscious in every aspect of their day to day lives. Reducing fuel consumption and emissions is the first thing many of us think of when trying to become more environmentally friendly with our automobiles. However, for many people, a small electric or hybrid car is simply not an option. There’s a reason the Ford F-150 is the best selling vehicle in America. Some absolutely need a truck for work and other simply can’t make it the places they want to go, like many Colorado residents who enjoy spending time in the mountains, in a 2wd hybrid.
Thankfully, there are other ways to become more sensitive to our impact on the environment and still get behind the wheel of a full sized truck. Ford recognized the environmental problems they were contributing to, so they committed themselves to reducing the weight of the F-150 by constructing the body with aluminum rather than steel. A lighter truck means significantly boosted fuel economy. An aluminum truck means more recycling. Although aluminum is more expensive than steel, it is 95% recyclable, so more recycled materials are used instead of mining for raw ore to produce more. Additionally, every bit of scrap left over from making the body panels is recycled again and returned to the plant, reducing waste a second time around.
So be sure you always recycle your household aluminum. There’s a chance it’ll end up in your next truck!
We Try Harder
Have you met our General Manager, Harry? He knows that not all things are created equal, especially car dealerships. Watch the video below to meet him (digitally) then come on by Loveland Ford Lincoln to meet him and the rest of our team in person. Let us prove to you that we try harder!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgC-AeN2GDU
The Myth of Idling
Though we’ve had a relatively warm winter so far, there are still those cold mornings that make you want to warm your vehicle up before hitting the road. Many of us have this skewed impression that not allowing the car to warm up before driving will do some form of mystery damage. Of course, warming the vehicle’s cabin briefly for personal comfort in the bitter cold makes sense, but putting a warm coat and scarf on might make more sense while you wait for the heat to start working. When talking about the actual mechanics of your vehicle, idling is a completely unnecessary activity that simply wastes gas and puts additional exhaust into the environment. Make sure you think about this before you turn your car on and let it sit for 10 minutes before heading to work.
According to the “Anti-Idling Primer,” 5 minutes of idling per day for a year burns 10-20 gallons of gas and emits 220-440 lbs of Carbon Dioxide, depending on the size of your engine (see chart below). Modern vehicles, due to their efficient fuel injectors, only need approximately 30 seconds to get the oil circulating before it’s good to go. In fact, driving warms the vehicle much more quickly than idling. So you’ll actually achieve ideal engine temperatures more quickly by getting on your way than you will by sitting in the driveway waiting for the temperature gauge to go up. By recognizing the inefficiency of idling, you can save yourself a significant amount of gas, money, and time.
The same concept holds true when talking about idling vs. re-starting your vehicle. Many people idle during quick errands, or waiting outside a friend’s house, assuming it’ll burn more gas to stop and restart their car than to idle for a few minutes. A general rule of thumb, from the Environmental Defense Fund, is that 10 seconds of idling burns about the same amount of gas as starting the engine. So unless that idle outside your friend’s house is 10 seconds or less, it’s much more practical to turn the engine off and restart when you’re ready to go. It’s better for your vehicle, your bank account and the environment!
Meet Our Parts and Service Department
You love your Ford vehicle and want to get the most out of every mile, don’t you? Whether you need routine maintenance, repairs, or just want to add some accessories, bring your vehicle to the Ford factory trained technicians at Loveland Ford Lincoln! Our techs undergo frequent training and are always up to date on every aspect of your vehicle’s needs. If you have any service needs, questions about your vehicle’s performance, or simply want to add some flair with Genuine Ford Parts and Accessories, come see us today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-nCTdC8xsw
Prepare Yourself and Your Vehicle for Winter!
December is here and the brunt of Mother Nature’s winter wrath is on it’s way! We’ve been fortunate to have a long Fall season and the snow hasn’t hit us too hard just yet, but we all know that can and will change in the blink of an eye! There are a few important things you should do before the cold and snow move in to ensure you’ll be safe on the road this season:
The 2015 Lincoln Navigator Has Arrived!
The wait is over! The 2015 Lincoln Navigator has finally arrived at Loveland Ford, and we’re excited to share it with you. Many of the aesthetic changes are obvious to anyone who was familiar with the previous generation Navigator. Both the front and back end received some changes and the 2015 now sports the signature split wing grille that you see on the MKC and MKZ. Wheels are now come standard at 20″ with optional 22’s (growing from standard 18″ with optional 20″). The headlights, running lights and taillights are all now LED, with over 100 LEDs making up the taillamps. It’s a subtle, but nice, touch. Power running boards have also been added. Inside, we see a new two-toned scheme featuring high end leather and ziricote wood. The cabin is HUGE, at 159.5 cubic feet and 128.9 cubic feet for storage. The space offers both luxury and utility. The 2015 Navigator boasts the most powerful version of Ford’s 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 ever, offering 380 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Believe it or not, there are no upsized turbos or new breathing tricks, just some software tweaks that are giving it all this power. There’s no denying that this is a beautiful machine, inside and out. It drives just as beautifully, but that’s hard to describe without getting behind the wheel for yourself. Come down to Loveland Ford Lincoln to check out this refreshed Navigator and see what it can do!
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