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Preventive Vehicle Maintenance

Keep your vehicle running with optimal performance.

Vehicle maintenance is necessary if your car is going to keep running and be safe for you, your passengers, and other cars on the road. It is just a fact of life. When we say “preventive” we’re talking about taking care of small things on a regular vehicle preventative maintenance schedule to prevent big (expensive and risky) problems from developing down the road.
 

Image: A Metro Motor automotive technician inspects the underside of a vehicle.

Image: A Metro Motor automotive technician inspects the underside of a vehicle.

Some owners prefer to perform basic car maintenance tasks on their own and others prefer to have a trusted professional perform vehicle maintenance, such as an oil change service. Some car maintenance tasks require special knowledge and tools, making it less likely that the owner will have everything on hand to do the job; others don’t require special equipment unless further car maintenance is needed.
 

Routine Car Maintenance Includes:

  • Oil Change Service
  • Replace oil filters
  • Check/replace the engine oil and replace oil filters
  • Check/replace fuel filters
  • Inspect or replace windshield wipers
  • Check or refill windshield washer fluid
  • Inspect tires for pressure and wear
  • Tire balancing
  • Tire rotation
  • Wheel alignment
  • Check, clean or replace battery terminals and top up battery fluid
  • Replace brake pads or flush brake fluid
  • Check or flush transmission fluid
  • Check or flush power steering fluid
  • Check and flush engine coolant
  • Inspect or replace spark plugs
  • Inspect or replace air filter
  • Inspect or replace timing belt and other belts
  • Lubricate locks, latches, hinges
  • Check all lights
  • Tighten chassis nuts and bolts
  • Check if rubber boots are cracked and need replacement
  • Test electronics, e.g. anti-lock braking system or ABS
  • Read fault codes from the Engine control unit

Recommended car maintenance service intervals vary depending on the year, make, and model of a car. Other factors that affect how often you should have vehicle preventative maintenance performed include driving conditions and driver behavior.

Some cars are subject to a lot more stress than others - and as a result need extra care. For these situations, there is something called Severe Service Requirements. The owner's manual will be specific about your vehicle preventative maintenance schedule. It should provide you with time tables for both Regular Service Intervals and Severe Service Requirements. If you don’t have the owner's manual, you can go online to get one or stop by a dealership and see if they can provide you with one. You can also contact us and we can get that information for you.
 

Protect Your Car. Protect Your Family. 

Metro Motor offers BG Vehicle Protection Plans to keep preventive vehicle maintenance on your car easy and on-time. Contact Metro Motor to learn more and find a plan that is right for you.
 

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