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Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance Pays Off
Anyone who's ever worked on cars or spent a ton of money getting their car repaired will tell you: Don't ignore preventive maintenance. The basics, like changing your oil, checking your tire pressure, and getting scheduled inspections and work done are like getting regular checkups at the doctor. They keep you healthy and give you and theexperts a chance to catch anything serious before it becomes a major problem. With your car, that can save you thousands.
A trained, qualified mechanic with the expertise and equipment to do the job correctly should perform most of the maintenance on your car. You also should pay attention to what's going on under the hood. The owner's manual for your car will provide you with a maintenance schedule for your specific make and model. Additionally, you can do the following simple checks and procedures to help prevent problems - and extend the life of your vehicle:
Routine maintenance is recommended:
Depending on driving conditions, regularity, and automobile make, model, and year
Every 30,000 miles until 75,000
After 75,000 miles, take your automobile in once a year
Seasonally for A/C and Heater maintenance
Bi-annually to inspect and rotate tires
Oil and fluid changes ought to be done every 3,000-5,000 miles
Preventative maintenance could generally consist of any of the following actions:
Inspect and replace/flush the engine fluids: Oil, Brake Fluid, Power Steering fluid, Windshield Washer Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Antifreeze, Coolant
Check and/or replace filters: Air Filter, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter
Tire Balancing and Rotation
Tire alignment
Check all Lights
Check wiper blades
Examine tires for wear and air pressure
Check and/or change brake pads
Vehicle Wash
Tighten up nuts and bolts
Inspect belts and hoses
Check for leaks or oxidation
Test the battery
Check HVAC system: Vents, air conditioning and heating, etc
Run Engine Diagnostics
