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Preventative Maintenance

Extend The Life of Your Vehicle With Regular Maintenance
Every car, truck, van, or SUV needs regular preventative maintenance, from routine oil changes to maintaining tires to following recommended maintenance schedules.

Preventative Maintenance Saves Money!

Ignoring preventative maintenance like getting the oil changed, monitoring your tire pressure, and following the recommended maintenance schedule in your vehicle's owner's manual will extend your vehicle's life and ultimately save money!

Preventative Maintenance Your Vehicle Needs

Here are a few items that should be maintained regularly to prevent more expensive repairs to your vehicle:
  • Change the Oil - See Our Coupon
  • ​Check Brake Fluid
  • Check Power Steering Fluid
  • Check Anti-Freeze
  • ​Check Transmission Fluid
  • ​Check Alignment
  • Inspect Serpentine Belt
  • Inspect Timing Belt
  • Inspect Brakes
  • Inspect Tires
  • ​Check Tire Air Pressure
  • Rotate & Balance Tires​
  • Check Battery
  • ​Replace Spark Plugs
  • Replace Worn Windshield Wipers
  • Replace Cabin Air Filter
  • ​Replace Engine Air Filter
  • Replace Fuel Filter

Whats That Fluid Leaking From Under My Car?

Concerned about what might be leaking from your car?  Here's a handy chart to help identify the type and source of fluid leaks.
Fluid
Color & Consistency
Whats Leaking
1. Coolant
Slimy green, pink or yellow
Radiator, radiator hoses or water pump
2. Water
Clear, thin liquid
Air Conditioning or exhaust condensation
3. Windshield Wiper Fluid
Thin, watery, bluish color
Damaged wiper fluid reservoir or broken fluid lines
4.Power Steering Fluid
Thin red or light brown fluid.
Power steering fluid ​reservoir, pump or hoses
5. Brake Fluid
Yellowish, slightly brown, slippery
Master cylinder seal, brake lines, wheel cylinder or piston seal
6.Motor Oil
Light brown or black with medium consistency
Oil pan, valve, covers or oil filter
7. Transmission Fluid
Light brown/black and thicker than engine oil -or- reddish and thinner than engine oil
Transmission pan gasket, tourque converter, fluid lines, seals
8. Differental Fluid
Light brown/black and thicker than engine oil
Pinion seals or other seals
9. Fuel
Smells like gas
Fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel lines or injectors
Check your owners manual to see if there is anything we may have missed here.
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