This article answers the question: what are 4 things I should have maintenance on my car? When do I need an oil change? How many miles before things need to be replaced?
4 Car Maintenance Checks
Cars need regular checkups, maintenance, and services to extend the vehicle’s life. Most new car owners are unaware of how to keep their vehicles in running condition. Often people will wait for the dash lights to come on before they schedule a service. It’s best to avoid being co-dependent on dash lights to schedule services as these lights come on when problems start. By keeping your car regularly checked on you can prevent most repairs and catch problems before they occur.
Why is my check engine light on?
1 Car Maintenance: Tires
How many miles until my tires need to be replaced?
Tires need to be replaced after 50,000 miles of wear or when they start losing tread.
Tire Rotation: How many miles until I need my tires rotated?
It’s recommended to have your tires rotated every 5,000 miles
Why do tires need to be rotated?
Check your Tire PSI
Keep your tires filled to the correct PSI as noted on your tire wall. This prevents damage to suspension and unnecessary wear. Tire pressure can fluctuate with weather changes. This doesn’t always mean there’s a problem.
2. Car Maintenance: Oil
Oil changes are vital to the longevity of your car. Keeping your car’s oil clean will extend the life of your engine.
When do I need an oil change?
Every 6 months or after 5,000 miles. This can vary based on oil, age of the vehicle, etc.
3. Car Maintenance: Windshield Wipers & Windshield Wiper Fluid
Where can I get windshield wipers or fluid?
Car parts stores like O’Reillys, Gas Stations, and Home Repair stores often stock wipers and windshield fluid.
How often will I need to replace my windshield wipers?
If you live in cold or rainy areas your wipers may need to be replaced annually. You can install windshield wipers without tools.
What do I need to fill the fluid?
For the fluid, you’ll need to have a funnel or steady hand while you refill. Where is my windshield wiper fluid?
What type of windshield wiper fluid should I get?
In cold areas, you’ll need a non-freezing windshield wiper fluid.
Can I have my Truman’s Automotive Mechanic replace the wipers and wiper fluid?
Yes. This is a service commonly done when you visit.
4. Car Maintenance: Transmission Fluid
How often should you change your transmission fluid?
For manual transmissions, you’ll need to replace it every 30,000-60,000 miles. For automatic transmissions, you should replace your transmission fluid every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
How do I know if I need to change my transmission fluid?
If it takes longer to shift into reverse, or you notice difficulty shifting in between gears, have your technician check your transmission fluid.
What are the signs of transmission failure?
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