Preventative Maintenance

*Courtesy of the Automotive Service Association

Recent studies by the Automotive Service Associate have given a number to the fatalities due to unperformed or neglected maintenance.  This number currently sits at roughly 5%.  By following a simple maintenance schedule, you can not only extend the life of the vehicle but create a safer environment for you and your passengers.  Please make sure to consult the manual provided by your car manufacturer for your vehicle’s maintenance schedule.

• Oil and Filter should be changed regularly, usually every 3,000 miles (this may vary by manufacturer.)
• Important fluids such as brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze, and windshield washer fluid, should be checked to ensure proper levels.
• Check to ensure your tires are properly inflated.  Properly inflated tires improve your vehicle’s safety as well as improve your fuel efficiency.
• Ensure that your engine is tuned properly to have the best fuel efficiency.
• Vehicle chassis should be lubricated frequently to extend the life of moving components.
• Battery cables and posts should be cleaned of any corrosion, and battery fluid levels should be checked.
• Headlights, brake lights, taillights, and turn signlans should be checked frequently to ensure proper performance
• Windshield wiper blades should be checked for damage and replaced at least once per year.
• Engine belts should be inspected regularly to ensure there are no cracks or missing segments.
• Air filter should be checked every other oil change and replaced as needed.