Maintenance Is Better Than Repair
Here is a list of regular maintenance and some of the expensive repairs you can avoid.
Oil and Filter (3,000 miles):
Change oil and filter every 3000 miles and save your engine, or maybe not! (It's not that simple) Regular oil changes can be the difference between an engine that is still strong at 200,000 miles and one that poops out at 90,000. More about oil changes.
Engine Coolant (2 years):
Your engine's coolant not only prevents freezing and overheating, it prevents corrosion that can destroy an engine in as little as six years. Details on engine coolant service.
Major Service (30,000 miles):
Every 30,000 miles your car deserves a major service that includes a full tune up and fluid changes. Just do it. Sure these major services cost money, but they can help prevent even more costly repairs to your transmission, brakes, and ignition, fuel injection and cooling systems. More about 30,000 mile service for your car.
Timing Belts (60,000 - 90,000 miles):
Timing belts should be changed before they break. This will save you lost time and money (the cost of towing and in some cases a new engine.) Timing belts should normally be changed every 60,000 or 90,000 miles. What is a timing belt? Click here.
Brakes:
Brakes need regular service and replacement. Nothing is more dangerous or potentially costly than a brake failure. We routinely check linings for both amount and evenness of wear during other service procedures, we use the finest modern hydraulic fluids and the best parts. Learn more about our brake service.