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Get the Most out of Your Vehicle

Jan 19, 2015

Let’s talk maintenance. Cars and trucks need to be serviced regularly in order to perform their best and last as long as possible. And if you buy vehicles rather than lease them, you will want to get as much use as possible out of your purchase.

At its most basic, routine maintenance keeps your vehicle running smoothly. Regular oil changes are the cornerstone of a healthy, well-serviced car. Oil changes help prevent damage to the motor, and keep your vehicle running smoothly. We recommend that whenever you change your oil (typically every 5,000 miles, see your owner’s manual) you also rotate your tires. Tire rotations prevent uneven wear on your tires, helping you to get to the most use from each set of tires. As an added benefit, keeping your tires serviced and properly inflated will improve your fuel economy. In some cases, where you buy tires, you’ll receive free lifetime tire rotations 🙂

Just as changing the motor oil prevents gunk from building up in your motor, a “transmission flush” keeps your transmission working smoothly and helps to protect your gears. By changing your transmission fluid, you remove any dirt that may have accumulated and prolong the life of your transmission. Be sure to consult your owner’s manual to see how frequently your manufacturer recommends changing the transmission fluid. It costs a lot more to replace a transmission than it does to change the fluid!

With this extremely cold weather this winter, your vehicles are working harder than ever. Because the cold is so tough on your vehicle, make sure to have all of your fluids checked to keep your ride in tip-top shape. Speaking of fluids, you will definitely need wiper fluid to maintain good visibility through your windshield. Road salt and dirt caked onto your windshield make it difficult to see. And if a snow squall suddenly pops up, your visibility will be reduced even further. Windshield wipers also wear out over time and end of smearing the glass rather than wiping the glass. Try wiping the windshield and check the glass for streak or smudges. If your windshield is not crystal clear after you use your wipers, it is probably time to get new wiper blades.

With the driving conditions as harsh as they in New Hampshire are compared to, for example, the southern United States, we recommend you follow you maintenance manual for Severe driving conditions vs the normal maintenance schedule in an effort to get the most out of your vehicle.