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The Road to a Long-lasting Automobile
Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well today and down the road is routine maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to stall when it comes to keeping up with some everyday auto-basics. A recent survey by the Car Care Council found:
- 38 percent of cars had low or dirty engine oil.
- 54 percent had low tire pressure.
- 28 percent had inadequate cooling protection.
- 19 percent needed new belts.
- 16 percent had dirty air filters.
- 10 percent had low or contaminated brake fluid.
- Full Service Oil and Lube
- Air Filter Service
- Air Conditioning Service
- Alignment Service
- Battery Maintenance
- Brake Flush Service
- Brake Service
- Cabin Air Filter Service
- Differential Service
- Engine Diagnostic Service
- Fuel Filter Service
- Fuel Injection Service
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- Light Bulb Replacement
- PCV Valve Service
- Power Steering Service
- Radiator Flush Service
- Serpentine Belt Service
- Shocks & Struts
- State Inspection Service
- Timing Belt/Chain Service
- Tire Rotation & Balance
- Transmission Service
- Tune-Up Service
- Wiper Blade Replacement
- 30/60/90K Scheduled
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The following Scheduled Maintenance table is suggested to maximize the safety, efficiency, and life of your vehicle. These recommendations are based on "severe" use of your vehicle.
Service Description |
Recommended Maintenance/
Inspection Intervals |
| Headlights & Small Bulbs |
Check Weekly |
| Lube and Oil Filter |
3,000 Miles/3 Months |
| Battery |
6,000 Mile Inspection |
| C-V Boots |
6,000 Mile Inspection |
| Tire Rotation |
5,000 Miles |
| Wheel Alignment |
6,000 Mile Inspection |
| Air Filter |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Breather Filter |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Canister Filter |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Cooling System Service |
12,000 Miles/12 Months |
| Emission Service |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Engine Analysis |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Engine Tune-Up (Non Computer) |
12,000 Miles |
| Exhaust Parts |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Fuel Filter (Carburetor) |
12,000 Miles |
| Fuel Filter (Injection) |
12,000 Miles |
| PCV Valve |
12,000 Miles/24 Months |
| Shock Absorbers |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Steering Parts |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Struts & Cartridges |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Wheel Bearings Repack Seals (Non-Drive Axle) |
12,000 Miles |
| Wiper Blades |
12,000 Mile Inspection |
| Air Conditioning Service |
24,000 Miles/24 Months |
| Brakes |
24,000 Mile Inspection |
| C-V Joints |
24,000 Mile Inspection |
| Drive Axle Bearings & Seals |
24,000 Mile Inspection |
| Engine Tune-Up (Computer) |
24,000 Miles |
| Fan/Accessory Belts |
24,000 Miles |
| Fuel Injector Cleaning |
24,000 Miles |
| Power Flush Cooling System |
24,000 Miles |
| Suspension Parts |
24,000 Mile Inspection |
| Transmission Service |
24,000 Miles/24 Months |
| Oxygen Sensor |
30,000 Mile Inspection |
| Cooling System Hoses |
36,000 Miles/36 Months |
| Universal Joints |
36,000 Mile Inspection |
| Vacuum Modulator |
36,000 Miles/36 Months |
| Timing Belts |
60,000 Miles/48 Months |
*Your vehicle manufacturer's recommendation and warranty requirements may differ. Consult your owner's manual for additional information.
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