I recently got my oil changed and they were offering many other services, such as cleaning the fuel injectors, etc. I would like to know which services do I actually need to get and how frequently do they need to be preformed? Also, if you happen to know approximately how much these services should cost, that would be great too. My car is only 2006, if that matters. Thank you!What services should I get for my vehicle on a regular basis?
Inside your glove box is a owners manual. All the necessary services are outlined in that book to keep your car maintained and warranty in effect. One must look at a modern engine as a giant air pump. so lubrication is key to keeping parts from wearing out to fast. Oil changes air filters quality gasoline and manufactures recommended service items like transmission drain and fills differential oil changes (timing belts) if equip. Most modern cars not have non serviceable wheel bearings but the brake pads wear down and rotors need resurfacing or replacing when worn thin. Tires on modern cars last 30,000 to 60,000 miles. However performance of a quality tire made for speed and handling may diminish after as few as 10,000 miles but the tread still look ok. The tire just does not stick to the road as well. Other parts of cars are so improved these days owners just don't need to think about them. Used to be shock absorbers every 30,000 miles. Any more they may never need replacing as long as the owner owns the car. Tune ups now last 100,000 miles To bad the spark plug wires won't last that long. Some cars do not have wires just individual coils. Fan belts can easily last 60,000 miles. So if you think the mechanice are getting rich these days think again.
Wallet Flushes (Yes Wallet Flushes) flushes 150 dollars from your wallet into the shop owners wallet. Most the time are not part of your owners manual list of periodic servicing and and in some cases may cause damage to insulation of the internal wires of the fuel injectors and may damage plastic parts of the fuel system. Actually chemical cleaners may not actually clean pistons valves and combustion chambers any better than %26quot;Top Cly Cleaners%26quot; Like Marvel Mystery Oil. Used from 1920 and still sold today.
Now the rub cars are computerized and so complex that in order to get the correct servicing you must return to the Manufactures authorized dealership to get the correct soft-ware, recalls and service bullitens performed. The best you can do is ask questions and talk to other car owners of your brand of car and join a web ring of owners with the same interests. Keep the oil clean perform the owners manual services. And drive the car like you paid for it! I can tell you maintence sure is expensive. But lack of maintence is even more costly and kills the reliability of the car or truck no matter who built it. Get to know a quality mechanic you can talk to eye to eye who has your interests at heart.
Racing or driving hard? I change my fluids all of them before and after the track day. That way I can see any metal worn off in the oils. Tear that part down and repair it before it blows up.What services should I get for my vehicle on a regular basis?
I work at a dealership and yes they do this to make money, and the service consultant also makes money. But at the same time you should do it, because its recommenced and if you ever have a warranty issue it can be denied due to improper maintenance.What services should I get for my vehicle on a regular basis?
On a 2006 with about 30,000 miles besides the oil you need the air filters changed about every 30k or sooner and all the fluids and tire pressure should be checked with every oil change.
Thats a general early maintenance schedule but the best thing to do is look at the service manual that came with the car because every car is different.
Good luck !What services should I get for my vehicle on a regular basis?
OIl change.....20.00
Fuel injector service...89.99 most places
Tune-up 300.00-----500.00
Air filter 20.00 or less
Gas filter 15.00---20.00
Timing belt every 60,000
Timing chain....100,000
Drive belt----60.00 or lessWhat services should I get for my vehicle on a regular basis?
Go by the owner's manual, or better yet, go to the manufacturer's website and punch in your model and review the recommended maintenance intervals.
A place like Jiffy Lube will recommend changing your oil every 3000 miles, but my Corolla oil is supposed to be changed every 5000 miles. The good thing about bringing it in more often is they have a better chance of spotting a belt or hose about to give out before it fails, or some other dangerous situation.
Services almost always cost more at the dealership than other shops, unless they are covered as part of your warranty. Stick to the recommended intervals for the sake of your warranty!
Sometimes shops will suggest flushing your differential, whereas the manufacturer makes no mention of this as required maintenance, and some technicials say this is even a risky procedure and can cause more harm than good.
