MAINTENANCE

Proper and timely vehicle maintenance is important to keep your car running at its best, which is good for the environment as well as your wallet! Maintaining your vehicle adequately also reduces the likelihood of break-downs and potentially costly repairs. Save time and money down the road by having your vehicle serviced before any problems arise.

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Your owner's manual will list the specific service intervals for your vehicle. However, some general recommendations for service intervals include:

At least once a month (or at every fill-up)
 

• Check engine oil level

• Check tire pressure and condition

• Check exterior lights

• Check washer fluid level

• Check brake fluid level

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Every 3 months or 3,000 miles

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• Oil change (conventional)

• Check transmission fluid

• Check power steering fluid

• Check air filter

• Check battery cables

• Inspect serpentine/drive belts

Every 5,000 miles

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• Oil change (synthetic)

Every 6,000 miles (every other oil change)

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• Rotate tires

• Lube chassis

• Check coolant level

Every 1 year or 12,000 miles

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• Wheel alignment

• Replace cabin filter

COMMON SERVICE INTERVALS

Every 2 years or 30,000 miles

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• Tune-up

• Replace air filter

• Coolant flush

• Transmission service

• Power steering flush

• Brake fluid replacement

Every 50,000 miles

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• Differential service

• Replace fuel filter

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Every 60,000 to 100,000 miles

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• Replace timing belt