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Why is it important to do car maintenance?

Chances are your car is one of your biggest investments and you depend on it to get you where you need to be every time you get behind the wheel.   How we use our cars now is different from years ago and the roads we drive on are not the roads of the "old days".  
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"Normal driving" is defined as steady driving in nonextreme weather or environments. Today, being a severe driver is more the rule than the exception.

The automotive industry refers to “severe driving” as:
  • Stop-and-go traffic;
  • Short commutes;
  • Heavier loads: cargo, passenger or towing a trailer;
  • Rough or mountainous roads;
  • Dusty or salty environments;
  • Driving the car before it’s had a chance to warm up; and/or
  • Driving in extremely hot or cold weather.

You should be aware of your vehicle and properly maintain and repair it so you can be safe and comfortable every time you are on the road and your car will perform safely and dependably for years to come.

Intervals to check

Check Every 3 Months/ 3,000 Miles
​Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery and Cables
Belts
Dashboard Indicator Light On
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil
Exhaust
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid

Check Every 6 Months/6,000 Miles
​Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery and Cables
Belts
Chassis Lubrication
Dashboard Indicator Light On
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil
Exhaust
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid
Wiper Blades
Check Every 9 Months/ 9,000 Miles
​Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery and Cables
Belts
Dashboard Indicator Light On
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil
Exhaust
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid

Check every 12 Months/ 12,000 miles
​Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery and Cables
Belts
Brakes
Cabin Air Filter
Chassis Lubrication
Dashboard Indicator Light On
Coolant (Antifreeze)
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil
Exhaust
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Steering and Suspension
Tire Inflation and Condition
Wheel Alignment
Windshield Washer Fluid
Wiper Blades

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