Scheduled Maintenance Modesto

Following an auto maintenance schedule

can help keep your vehicle reliable and maintain its resale value. Maintenance schedules are developed by each manufacturer to highlight the recommended minimum maintenance requirements for a particular model or trim level. In most cases, completing this minimum recommended scheduled maintenance is necessary to keep a vehicle in good standing.

If for any reason, your maintenance history does not meet or exceed the recommended minimums, you may have warranty claims denied by the manufacturer. If this happens, you may have to pay out of pocket for costly repairs. Regularly completing scheduled maintenance items like oil changes, filter changes and tune-ups can also keep your vehicle performing smoothly and getting good fuel economy.

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Why is Scheduled Maintenance Important?

Perhaps the most important reason to following an auto maintenance schedule is to preserve the resale value of your vehicle. While all vehicles depreciate on an ongoing basis, completing recommended maintenance can help raise the resale value of your vehicle. Whether you foresee selling to a dealership or private party, having proof of all completed maintenance on the vehicle can increase the value of your vehicle. Some car buyers are fanatical about maintenance, and closely following an auto maintenance schedule will appease them. From the dealership’s end, a vehicle with a good maintenance record is easier to make a certified pre-owned vehicle. Be sure to save all documentation relating to maintenance items and other repairs in order to raise the resale value of the vehicle.

Here is just a hand full of things that you should do to keep your car in great running condition.

Oil and Filter Change

Changing your oil and oil filter is one of the most common and easiest maintenance jobs you can do.  It requires only simple tools and about 10 to 20 minutes of your time. Regular oil changes are invaluable to the life of your engine and are quite possibly one of the most important maintenance jobs you can perform.

Ignition System Maintenance

In older cars, maintenance of the ignition system may also include replacement of spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor.

Cooling System Maintenance

Most modern cooling systems and coolant only require replacement every 100,000 to 200,000 miles. When refilling, however, it is important to use only distilled water with a concentrated coolant, in order to prevent corrosion and mineral blockage. Always make sure to properly bleed the system after replacing coolant, as air bubbles can dramatically reduce cooling system ability.

Air Filter Replacement

Replacing the Air Filter is important when maintaining your vehicle. The benefits can include increases in power and MPG.

Brake Rotor and Pad Replacement

Brake pads and rotors are a common wear item on most cars, and vital to the safe operation of your car. It is important to make sure to replace brake fluid and bleed air from the system after hard use or when you change your pads and shoes.

Tire Pressure Check

Keeping your tires inflated is another key part of car maintenance. This may be the easiest thing on the list to do and something you can do on your own since all you need is a pump. If you don’t have one, you can head over to a gas station and they have air stations, often free. Keeping your tires to full capacity and pressure will help increase your fuel efficiency by a couple percent, and that saves money. Every little bit counts and all these savings will add up.

Tire Rotation

Rotating your tires can help increase the life and mileage you get out of your tires by rotating the more heavily worn tires with those that are less worn.

Transmission Fluid Change

Is vital to the smooth operation and reduced wear of your transmission. It is also one of the most commonly forgotten maintenance items. Clean transmission fluid can greatly improve shifting feel and precision on automatic transmission cars.

Car Wash

Another part of car maintenance is having your car washed. Clean the outside of your car, vacuum the inside, etc. Not only does this make your car look great, but it helps keep your car from wearing away its paint due to corrosion. It also will help you if you decide to sell your car and having a great paint job can increase the value.

At Walker’s Automotive we can keep your car running at it’s best with regular scheduled maintenance.  Contact Us Today!