The Importance of Regular Maintenance

We all know that regular maintenance is important to keep our cars running safely and efficiently, but what does this entail and why is it so important?

Regular maintenance (including oil changes, tune-ups, and brake inspections) is a wise investment. It is as important to your car as regular doctor visits are to you. Cars that are well taken care of are safer, get better gas mileage, more dependable, perform better, and last longer. Click to see tips on routine checks required during car maintenance.

So what items need to be maintained regularly? Check your car's manual, but AAA recommends the following:

• Tire pressure and lights should be checked monthly.
• Chassis lubrication, oil change with filter should be done every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or every 3 to 5 months depending on the type of Engine Oil used (Conventional or Synthetic).
• Belts and hoses should be inspected at the same time your oil is changed.
• Tires should be rotated and wheels balanced at every other oil change.
• Brakes should be inspected at every oil change.
• Air filter should be replaced every 6,000 to 12,000 miles or as indicated by inspection.
• Fuel filter should be replaced every 24,000 to 36,000 miles.
• Automatic transmissions should be serviced every 24,000 to 36,000 miles.
• Wheel alignment should be checked every 3,000 to 6,000 miles or as indicated by tire wear.
• Cooling system should be flushed and refilled every 6,000 to 12,000 miles.
• Belts and hoses should be replaced every 30,000 to 50,000 miles or 3 to 4 years.
• Timing belt should be replaced every 40,000 to 60,000 miles or 4 to 6 years.
• Air conditioning should be checked every year to make sure it's working properly.

Our Experience: 

We had a customer bring his car in because it was running very poorly. He was pleased that his car had lasted so long and he hadn't put any money into having repairs done. Well, after thoroughly inspecting the car, it needed more than N120,000 worth of work done to get it back on the road, not including the new transmission it required. He decided to buy a new car. Now we see him regularly for preventative maintenance.

We rely on our vehicles to get us to work, take us on a trip, and take our kids to school, playdates, and practice. Take care of your car, so it can take care of you.

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