Automotive Maintenance Checklist Cerritos CA
Automotive Maintenance Checklist
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If you want to keep your beloved Dodge Challenger racing down the drag strip on the weekends or your Jeep Gladiator out on the trails, then you need to keep up with your vehicle's maintenance. There are maintenance items you need to constantly be on top of, like oil changes and maintenance items that need to be checked out after so many miles like your shocks and struts. Unless you here a noise while going over a bump, you should have your shocks and struts checked out every 50,000 miles. If you'd like to learn more about the maintenance your vehicle requires to run in superior condition, then keep reading down below.
What Are Some Short Term Maintenance Items?
Oil and Oil Filter
Your vehicle needs to have its oil drained and replaced with clean oil after so many thousands of miles, whether it be 3,000 miles, 5,000 miles, or 10,000 miles. If you don't drive that far then you could need your oil changed every 3 or 6 months. When you have your oil changed you should also have your oil filter swapped out for a fresh one.
Your vehicle needs to have its oil drained and replaced with clean oil after so many thousands of miles, whether it be 3,000 miles, 5,000 miles, or 10,000 miles. If you don't drive that far then you could need your oil changed every 3 or 6 months. When you have your oil changed you should also have your oil filter swapped out for a fresh one.
Tire Pressure and Tread Depth
The best way to keep your tires lasting as long as possible is by checking on your tire pressure and tread depth. If your tires are low you should fill them to the proper tire pressure, so they are able to wear properly and get the best gas mileage possible. When you check your tread depth you can see how your tires are wearing and if you're getting close to needing a new set of tires. If you notice your tires are wearing unevenly, it's probably a good idea to have them rotated and balanced.
Wash Your Car
This might not seem like that big of a deal but trust us it is! If you love the paint job on your shiny new Dodge Challenger then you need to make sure you are washing it on a regular basis. A nice wax job every six months is also going to keep your paint looking skinny and new longer. Having your car washed and waxed often makes sure there is no dust, sand, bugs, or tree sap on your car that will eventually wreak havoc on your paint job.
What Are Some Long Term Maintenance Items?
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs ignite the gas and air mixture in your engine which in turn powers your Jeep Grand Cherokee. If your vehicle isn't running at peak performance or isn't running properly you could need new spark plugs.
Spark plugs ignite the gas and air mixture in your engine which in turn powers your Jeep Grand Cherokee. If your vehicle isn't running at peak performance or isn't running properly you could need new spark plugs.
Serpentine Belt
Your serpentine belt helps power your air conditioner compressor, alternator, and power steering pump and should be inspected to make sure it is free of wear and tear.
Car Maintenance in Cerritos, CA
If you're looking to have any of the above items we talked about checked out or if there is something else you would like have looked at and live in or around Cerritos, CA, we hope you will bring your vehicle down to our Cerritos Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram dealership! You can easily book an appointment online today!