Posted on 1/31/2022
Buying a car is fun, exciting, and a major accomplishment for most people. It also comes with big responsibilities, like buying insurance, keeping up with tags and registrations, paying for gas, and (most importantly) getting proper car maintenance. Typically, when you buy a car, the dealer will remind you of your regular service intervals, alongside the factory-recommended items. Every manufacturer has a list of specific tasks that should be done at x amount of miles. Typically, oil changes are recommended every 5,000 miles, give or take, along with having the oil filter replaced. Some factory-recommended service intervals involve minor services, while some require major services. Usually, when a car hits 30K, 60K, or 90K, more services need to be done beyond a straightforward oil change. You might wonder, why do they have the recommendations in place? There are three good reasons why you should keep up with this maintenance: They can improve your gas mileage - This ... read more