Routine maintenance is HIGHLY recommended by AutoCade even though it sometimes can be a difficult task to keep up with. There can be serious implications of not staying up to date on your car's maintenance schedule. Having suggested routine maintenance done at the correct intervals per the manufacturer's specifications is imperative in order to keep your vehicle running properly and extending it's life. We recommend that you always do proper maintenance and don't procrastinate about doing so. Procrastinating or failing to take care of your vehicle by not having it regularly maintained can lead to much higher expenses down the road. Sometimes your car is trying to tell you something. Things such as squeaky brakes left untreated can lead to much worse problems such as brake failure that can lead to serious accidents. The following guidelines are the approximate intervals many car manufacturers suggest auto maintenance services should be performed. Always refer to the vehicles owner's manual or contact the manufacturer for the particular service and intervals required. We can perform any type of service or maintenance your car needs.

Vehicle Maintenance and Care

• Change your fluids on time, every time.
• Change your oil every 3,000 miles for regular, 5,000 miles for synthetic oil.
• Change antifreeze fluid every 30,000 miles.
• Change brake fluid every 30,000 miles.
• Change transmission fluid every 30,000 miles.
• Schedule a maintenance check every 15, 30, 60, and 90,000 miles.
• Replace your air filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first).
• Replace your fuel filter every 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first).

Tire Maintenance and Care

• Rotate your tires every 5,000 miles or every 6 months.
• Check your tire pressures approximately once a week.
• Low tire pressures can affect fuel economy, handling and comfort.
• To accurately measure your tire pressure, check tires when they are cold.
• Wait at least three hours after driving.
• Always make sure that your wheels are properly aligned. Badly aligned wheels will again lead to dragging of the car on the road.
• Check your spare tire each month and keep it properly inflated so it's ready to go when you need it most.
• Use the penny trick to determine if the tread on your tires is worn to low. Take a penny and put Abraham Lincoln's head into one of the grooves of the tread. If part of his head is covered by the tread, you're ok. If you can see all of his head, it's time to replace the tire. When the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch, tires must be replaced.

Gas Mileage Tips

• Check and/or change your air filter every 6 months to improve fuel economy and keep your engine running smoothly.
• Don't top off. Don't bother topping off when filling your car's gas tank. Any additional gas is just going to slop around or seep out.
• Tighten up that gas cap. Gas will evaporate from your car's gas tank if it has an escape. Loose, missing or damaged gas caps cause 147 million gallons of gas to evaporate each year.
• Go for the shade. The hot summer sun that makes the inside of your car feel like a sauna also evaporates fuel from your gas tank.
• Use the right oil. You can improve your car's gas mileage by 1 percent to 2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil.

And most important of all……

Always check for potential problems before they happen.

3,000 MILE MAINTENANCE

We offer maintenance tips for common vehicles such as Honda, Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Audi and more. Once you've hit the 3,000 mile mark, you should consider the following services:

• Change engine oil and filter (see manufacturer's recommended capacity and type)
• Check all fluids under the vehicle's hood
• Check wiper blades
• Check tread depth on all four tires
• Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer's specifications in your vehicle's owner's manual

15,000 MILE MAINTENANCE

We offer maintenance tips for common vehicles such as Honda, Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Audi and more. Once you've hit the 15,000 mile mark, you should consider the following services:

• Change engine oil and filter (see manufacturer's recommended capacity and type)
• Check all fluids under the vehicle's hood
• Check wiper blades
• Check tread depth on all four tires
• Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer's specifications in your vehicle's owner's manual
• Check alignment
• Lubricate transmission control linkage
• Inspect CV joint boots
• Inspect fuel system connections, hoses, and lines
• Lubricate steering and suspension components
• Complete tire rotation
• Evaluate brake condition
• Inspect cabin air filter (not applicable to all vehicles)
• Fuel injection maintenance

30,000 MILE MAINTENANCE

We offer maintenance tips for common vehicles such as Honda, Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Audi and more. Once you've hit the 30,000 mile mark, you should consider the following services:

• Change engine oil and filter (see manufacturer's recommended capacity and type)
• Check all fluids under the vehicle's hood
• Check wiper blades
• Check tread depth on all four tires
• Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer's specifications in your vehicle's owner's manual
• Inspect rotors, linings, pads, and drums
• Lubricate caliper side rails
• Inspect brake lines and hoses
• Complete transmission fluid flush (automatic transmissions)
• Lubricate transmission control linkage
• Inspect CV joint boots
• Inspect drive belt
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect fuel system connections, hoses, and lines
• Replace engine air filter (most vehicles)
• Inspect spark plugs
• Lubricate steering and suspension components
• Change engine coolant (except extended life antifreeze)
• Replace cabin air filter (not applicable to all vehicles)
• Fuel injection maintenance

45,000 MILE MAINTENANCE

We offer maintenance tips for common vehicles such as Honda, Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Audi and more. Once you've hit the 45,000 mile mark, you should consider the following services:

• Change engine oil and filter (see manufacturer's recommended capacity and type)
• Check all fluids under the vehicle's hood
• Check wiper blades
• Check tread depth on all four tires
• Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer's specifications in your vehicle's owner's manual
• Check alignment
• Lubricate transmission control linkage
• Inspect CV joint boots
• Inspect fuel system connections, hoses, and lines
• Lubricate steering and suspension components
• Complete tire rotation
• Evaluate brake condition
• Inspect cabin air filter (not applicable to all vehicles)
• Fuel injection maintenance

60,000 MILE MAINTENANCE

We offer maintenance tips for common vehicles such as Honda, Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Audi and more. Once you've hit the 60,000 mile mark, you should consider the following services:

• Change engine oil and filter (see manufacturer's recommended capacity and type)
• Check all fluids under the vehicle's hood
• Check wiper blades
• Check tread depth on all four tires
• Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer's specifications in your vehicle's owner's manual
• Check alignment
• Inspect rotors, linings, pads, and drums
• Lubricate caliper side rails
• Inspect brake lines and hoses
• Complete transmission fluid flush (automatic transmissions)
• Lubricate transmission control linkage
• Inspect CV joint boots
• Inspect drive belt
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect fuel system connections, hoses, and lines
• Replace engine air filter (most vehicles)
• Inspect spark plugs
• Lubricate steering and suspension components
• Change engine coolant (except extended life antifreeze)
• Replace cabin air filter (not applicable to all vehicles)
• Fuel injection maintenance

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