Why Preventative Maintenance Is Important for Your Car

What to Know

Keep Your Engine Running Smooth

Your engine is the main part of your car that’s going to take you places, and maintenance will need to be done to ensure it’s working properly. Regular oil changes will ensure the engine is well-lubricated. In contrast, an oil filter replacement will keep the oil clean and catch any debris that could coat your engine. An oil change and oil filter replacement should be performed every 3,000 to 6,000 miles, but your car’s owner’s manual will give you the exact number of miles you should expect to change your oil. You should also have your fluid levels checked, including your transmission fluid or a coolant level check. A battery performance check can also ensure that your battery doesn’t randomly die on you when you least expect it, especially when you don’t want to be stranded on the road or in a random parking lot.

Catch Repairs Before They Cost You Big Time

Preventative maintenance can also keep you on schedule for regular inspections. For example, during an oil change, you can also ask your service technician to rotate, balance, and check your tires before your tire goes beyond the point of no return. We can also replace windshield wipers before they go bad and possibly scratch your windshield. We can always check your headlights and turn signals before they go out on the road, leaving you vulnerable to being pulled over and cited for a traffic violation.

Staying Safe On The Road

Most importantly, preventative maintenance on your car keeps you safe on the road. When you bring your car in for an oil change and have your brakes and tires checked, you’re ensuring that anything that can lead to brake failure or a flat tire on the road gets nipped in the bud. Brake failure can lead to serious and even fatal automobile accidents, which is why brake pads, brake rotors, and brake fluid levels should always be routinely checked. And tires that have been deemed to be in good condition often prevent accidents like rear-ending or tire skidding on the road. It’s always better to check rather than to be sorry later when an accident could have been easily prevented. At Buck & Doe, we can check all of the systems in your car to ensure it’s in great shape before you hit the road again! Call us at 970-614-7607 to get on a regular maintenance schedule.