Don’t fall behind on your vehicle maintenance schedule
Always refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual to become familiar with your vehicle’s maintenance schedule and for detailed recommended service intervals. Maintenance can vary widely from one vehicle to another – the manufacturer of your vehicle knows best.
There are many grades of motor oil on the market today. Multigrade, Multigrade with Zinc, Synthetic, Synthetic blend. Use the oil recommended for your engine in your owner’s manual. Neglecting oil and filter change results in poor engine performance possibly severe engine damage.
You should have your brakes inspected as part of your routine service. Any sign of poor braking performance should be addressed immediately.
Have your cooling system checked as part of your maintenance program. Problems with your cooling system could lead to excessive engine wear.
Engine Air filter and cabin air filter should be examined on a regular basis and replaced as recommended.
Fluids for transmission and power steering as well as brake fluid should be checked and top up when required.
Worn suspension components compromise steering control and may lead to premature tire wear.
Proper tire inflation is not only a fundamental component of safe driving, but also ensures optimum tire life. Damaged tires should be replaced immediately.
Worn spark plugs will result in poor engine performance. Replace spark plugs in accordance to the intervals specified in your owner’s manual.
Inspect your windshield wipers regularly. Worn windshield wiper blades will cause streaking that can impair visibility and could scratch the glass.
Periodically walk around your vehicle to ensure all lights are working.
Use full lights in poor weather conditions to see and to be seen.