When it comes to owning or even leasing a vehicle, you have to take care of it in order to get the most out of it for the long haul. If you’re leasing, you want to make sure that you don’t get dinged for anything upon turning it back into the dealership. If you own your vehicle outright, then you want to make sure that it lasts as long as possible. In either case, staying on top of regular maintenance in your vehicle will go a long way towards maximizing your vehicle’s ability and longevity.
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The most common piece of regular maintenance is going to be getting your oil changed, but there are many other little things to take care of on a regular basis of which you might not be aware. So, we put together the little list below to help you.
- Warning lights
- First things first, we just want to point out that you should never ignore any warning lights. Check your owner’s manual if you don’t know what one means, and bring it in if it’s something that needs to be addressed.
- Fluids
- In addition to oil and fuel, there are a lot of other fluids that help to make your vehicle go. Making sure these fluids are refilled and/or replaced regularly is key.
- Tire Pressure
- If your tire pressure falls below normal levels, it’s important to fill them back up.
- Tire Tread
- You want to make sure your tread depth is wearing out evenly to get the most out of your tires, so make sure to get your tires rotated regularly.
- Wiper Blades
- Your wiper blades should be replaced if they’re not doing their job correctly, so you should check them for damage seasonally.
- Battery
- Your battery won’t last forever, so you’ll typically want to start bringing it in for performance checks after three years.
- Belts and Hoses
- Your vehicle has several belts and hoses under the hood that need to stay in good condition, so you should have these checked. These shouldn’t need to be replaced until 30-50,000 miles, but you should still have them checked regularly for irregularities.
- Air Filters
- It is recommended to replace your cabin air filter once a year, while the engine air filter should get checked any time you get your oil changed.
These are just a few of the key regular maintenance concerns that you should make sure to stay on top of, but there are other long-term things that you’ll want to worry about the longer you have your vehicle or the older that it gets. Feel free to give us a call at any of our service departments with any questions that you might have.
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