The Most Common Questions About Automobile
Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance is an inevitability, and
because of this, there are several questions our service center is asked on a
regular basis. Because our dealership believes in providing the best customer
service we can, we'll be going over these commonly asked questions and
answering each one.
Common Maintenance Questions
What are the most common repairs vehicles will
need in the first 2 years?
In the first two years of owning a vehicle, there
aren't many repairs that a vehicle will need. That said, several can arise, and
Salem, VA, residents should be made aware of these. The most common repairs
that drivers can encounter are:
Oil Changes: It's suggested that
a vehicles oil should be changed every 3,000 mile or every three
months.
Tire Rotations: It's recommended
that a vehicle's tires be rotated very 6,000 miles.
Filter Replacements: Air filters
only last so long and they should be replaced every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. If
you live in a dusty area, your filters should be replaced sooner.
Brake Fluid Changes: Your brake
fluid is vitally important, and it should be replaced every two years or 24,000
thousand miles.
How often do I need an oil change for my car,
truck, or SUV?
As stated above, a vehicle's oil should be changed
every 3,000 miles. But this is an estimate, and depending on the type of
vehicle you own, the type of oil you use, and the conditions in which you
drive, those 3,000 miles may change.
Where you drive and the conditions under which you
operate your vehicle significantly affect how often you should change your oil.
If you live in a hot, dry, dusty climate, your vehicle's oil can become
stressed rather quickly. This is why some mechanics recommend changing your oil
once a month if you live near the desert or do a lot of driving.