How Often Should You Take Your Car in for Maintenance?02.23.2012 | Okan Sengullu
Maintaining your car on a regular basis is crucial if you want it to provide years of steadfast, repair-free performance. But do you know how much maintenance that your car requires? Read this guide to find out roughly often you should go into the auto mechanic.
Oil Changes
Engine oil cools and lubricates your car’s engine. Changing out your car’s oil on a regular basis is critical to keeping your engine in good health. Some car manufacturers suggest that you get the oil changed every 3,000 miles, and others recommend every 10,000 miles. This depends partially on whether you use synthetic or traditional engine oil. Check your car’s user manual for precise recommendations.
Tire Maintenance
Check your tire pressure at least once per month to determine whether you need to inflate your car’s tires. This will give your car better gas mileage and traction. It’s also important to get your tires rotated on a frequent basis—about as often as you get an oil change, in fact.
Filters
Oil filters and air filters are inexpensive replacements that will ensure smoother and better performance from your engine. You will probably want to change your air filter at least every 15,000 miles and your oil filter every time you change your oil.
Fluids
Air conditioning, transmission, and cooling system fluids eventually get too dirty to function properly. Ideally, you should get your fluids checked each time that you go to a mechanic for an oil change.
For reliable, affordable, professional auto service in Chicago, come to Bucaro Brothers Auto Care. We are happy to answer any questions that you have about your car’s maintenance requirements. Just call us at (773) 570-4541 for more information.
We handle all your car needs in order to get it healthy and on the road again.
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