Why do you need regular service for your vehicle?
Your vehicle is a very expensive piece of finely constructed machinery, and it needs regular maintenance.
If you want your vehicle to last, you need to have it completely serviced -- not just the minimum recommended services noted in you service manual but also the lesser known items, like the cooling system – to prolong the life of the radiator, and the water pump; or like the power steering system – to extend the life of the power-seeking pump, and the gear box or rack and pinion.
We recommend and perform all the items that are in your owner’s manual. A regular maintenance relationship with us -- your mechanics -- will give you all the benefits of a well-running, long-lasting and safe vehicle.
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Maintenance Intervals
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System
or Part
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Diagram
Number
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3,000 Miles
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Monthly
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TWO Months
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Special
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Air Filter
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5
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Change air filter, PCV valve and cabin air filter: as needed and/or noted in visual inspection
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Antifreeze
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1
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Coolant flush -- 2 years/24,000 miles
Add 50/50% solution – water/antifreeze- when needed.
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Battery
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8
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Check with every oil change
Consider change: Every 3 to 5 years
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Belts
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2
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Replace timing Belt, if applicable: 60,000 or 90,000 miles depending on the vehicle
Others: When loose, worn, glazed or starting to shred
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Brake Fluid
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6
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Brake fluid flush: Every 2 years or when dirty or discolored
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Engine Oil/
Chassis
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4
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Change engine oil and lube chassis every 3,000 miles or 3 months, even if using synthetic or combination oil
Change Fuel filter: 35,000-40,000 miles – except in-tank
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Exhaust
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14
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Muffler/pipes/catalytic converters: When noisy and/or as a result of visual inspection
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Hoses
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2
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Inspect for softness or bulges
Replace bulging/soft/hard or discolored: as needed
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Lights
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11
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Keep spare bulbs and fuses in vehicle
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Oil Filter
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4
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Change filter: every 3,000 miles or 3 months, even if using synthetic or combination oil
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Power Steering Fluid
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9
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Power steering fluid flush: Every 2 years or when dirty or discolored
Add approved type when needed
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Shock Absorbers
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13
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Replace: when worn or leaking or as noted in visual inspection
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Tires
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12
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Tire rotation: 5,000-8,000 miles
Tire alignment: 15,000-20,000 miles, unless tire wear is not a problem
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Transmission Fluid
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3
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Change transmission filter-30,000 miles 90,000 and 150,000 miles and fluid at 60,000, 120,000 and 180,000 miles
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Washer Fluid
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7
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Check every other fill up
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Wiper Blades
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10
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Rubber blades inserts: Replace yearly or when smearing or chattering
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Other Items
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