Preventative Maintenance

If you want your vehicle to last as long as possible, you need to treat it right. Even a quality used car is a big investment in terms of money, and you want to make the most of the cash you spend.

The number one thing you can do to make your vehicle last longer is follow the recommended scheduled maintenance schedule. Every mileage milestone comes with its own set of recommended services, and it is important to pay close attention to those requirements. Here is what you should be doing for your vehicle at 30,000, 60,000, 90,000 and 105,000 miles.

30K Maintenance

By the time your vehicle has racked up 30,000 miles, the warranty may be nearing its end. Now is the time to have your vehicle checked, so you can get any needed work done before the original warranty expires.

In addition to any needed repair work, you should schedule the following maintenance services at the 30,000 mile mark.

• Routine oil change
• New spark plugs and wires
• Transmission flush and fill
• Fuel filter replacement
• Air filter replacement
• Replace the battery
• Routine tire rotation

60K Maintenance

Now that your vehicle has reached the 60,000 mile mark, it is time to get serious about its condition. This is the point where things can start to go wrong, so you want to get a jump on those potential issues. Here are the scheduled maintenance tasks you need to perform at the 60,000 mile mark.
Routine oil change

• Routine tire rotation
• New fuel filter
• Check all belts and hoses
• Replace the air filter
• Check the onboard diagnostics
• Check batteries on hybrid vehicles
• Test battery and starting system for internal combustion vehicles

90K Maintenance

Vehicles with 90,000 miles are more are now commonplace on area roadways, but these older vehicles need special care. Now that your vehicle has more miles, you need to watch closely for signs of trouble. In the meantime, make sure these 90,000 mile mark services are completed.

• Routine oil change
• Routine tire rotation
• Flush and fill the coolant
• Replace the timing belt
• Replace the belts and hoses
• Flush and fill the transmission
• Replace the battery
• Schedule a complete tune-up, including new spark plugs and wires

105K Maintenance

Now that your vehicle has gone over the 100,000 mile mark, it is time to do some serious maintenance. By now, your warranty is probably over, but you can work with Gear Grinders Garage to keep the costs down. Here are the scheduled maintenance tasks you should be performing as your vehicle gets to the 105,000 mile mark.

• Routine oil change
• Routine tire rotation
• Inspect the undercarriage
• Check the suspension
• Wheel balancing
• Inspect the throttle linkage
• Inspect the drivetrain
• Adjust the clutch
• Check the parking brake
• Replace the air and fuel filters
• Inspect the cruise control
• Check the lights
• Inspect the steering

Now that you know what your vehicle needs, you can start making your scheduled maintenance plans. Gear Grinders Garage in Trussville, AL, is here to help with everything your vehicle needs, from its first day on the road to its last.