Car Maintenance Check list

Start the new year fresh with this car maintenance checklist! Our general services are based on month intervals and focuses on what items need to be checked and when. Not only does routine auto care and preventative maintenance help keep your car safe and dependable, but it helps save money and aggravation. You will understand what items should be inspected, either by you or your mechanic, to determine if there is a maintenance need before it becomes a bigger problem.

  • Check Frequently – dashboard indicator lights, vehicle lights, tire inflation and condition, windshield washer fluid engine oil level.
  • Check every 3 months – automatic transmission fluid, battery and cables, belts engine air filter, exhaust, hoses, power steering fluid, and all of the above.
  • Check every 6 month – chassis lubrications wiper blades, and all of the above.
  • Check every 9 months – same checklist as every 3 months.
  • Check every 12 months – brakes, cabin air filter, coolant (antifreeze) steering and suspension, wheel alignment.

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  • Check Tire Pressure: Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent.
  • Use the Right Motor Oil: Improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent by using the grade of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Replace Clogged Air Filters: Replacing clogged air filters on older vehicles can improve fuel economy and will improve performance and acceleration on all vehicles.
  • Check Engine Performance: Keep your engine running efficiently and improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.
  • Fix It: Addressing a serious maintenance problem, like a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve mileage by as much as 40 percent.

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