02/16/2024
Did you know that a recent survey showed that 90 percent of vehicles on the road have at least one scheduled maintenance service that hasn’t been performed?
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over the Sauk Valley area. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized.
So let’s talk about schedules. Specifically, automotive service schedules. And particularly, the scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten.
Here is a list of 7 service items that are often overlooked by auto owners. They’re all very important and need appropriate attention. So here we go, in no particular order. Let Palmyra Pines Auto Service do the work for you. Don’t forget, we offer FREE VALET!
1. Differential Service-Did you even know you had a differential? Well, you do–one, two or three in fact.
2. Cabin Air Filter- Change your cabin air filter on schedule to enjoy fresh, clean air, which can also help with allergies.
3. Timing Belt Replacement- If you’re approaching 60,000 miles; definitely look into it right away.
4. Transmission Service-Transmission service is very basic, but it’s often forgotten. Vehicle transmission needs clean fluid from time to time to keep operating efficiently and avoid pricey repairs.
5. Air Conditioning Service-Most of us don’t think about our air conditioning until it fails on a hot day
6. Coolant System-When you don’t change your antifreeze on schedule it becomes corrosive. Fresh coolant contains additives that maintain the pH balance in the coolant. These additives wear out and the fluid in the radiator can actually eat holes in the radiator or hoses. Then you’re stranded–bummer.
7. Fuel System Cleaning-In these times of high fuel prices, fuel system cleaning is vital. Fuel gums up a bunch of parts as it moves from the gas tank and through the engine.
