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Factory Recommended Services – How Important Are They?

May 26, 2021

One of the perks of being a driver is getting to experience the thrill of cruising through with a good-sounding engine and getting that smooth and safe ride in your car. This comes at an extra degree of responsibility in keeping this optimal performance. More often than not, car owners rush to get a quick fix of their vehicle insurance, have their routine belt inspection done and tire checkups neglecting regular oil changes and service. Auto repair shops frequently flash a list of industry-recommended services you need to get done on your car, just as enlisted on your car manual.

Factory Recommended Services

Cars are manufactured with a certain operating point denoting optimum performance. At each milestone, different set maintenance services are done as different components wear at different rates. With this in mind, they provide a schedule with intervals of maintenance that owners ought to follow for peak performance and perfect operating conditions. The industry provided intervals of maintenance are:

  • 30,000 miles (Typically two years) – Engine air filter, cabin filter, oil change.
  • 60,000 miles (Typically five years) – Same as 30,000 and transmission fluid change.
  • 100,000 miles (Typically ten years) – Same as the 30k and 60k maintenance, plus spark plug replacement, water pump replacement, differential fluid change, and transfer case fluid replacement.

Depending on what type of driving you do, you may need two types of maintenance services. Severe duty maintenance is for off-roaders while Normal duty is for drivers who don’t go past 12,000 miles in a year.

Why is it important

Doing regular maintenance saves you a lot of money in repair. Repairs cost much more than maintenance. It also comes a long way in giving you better mileage as your car is operating optimally. Oil change, tire rotation maintenance, and correct tire pressure give better gas mileage in the long run. Maintenance also adversely increases the lifespan of your engine; an optimally performing engine lasts longer.

Generally, factory-recommended services ensure a reliable and safe and keeps your car in tip-top shape. In need of maintenance today, come to our auto repair shop for the best maintenance services.

Thomas Miozzi
Thomas Miozzi
2023-02-28
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Big Leaf Tropicals
Big Leaf Tropicals
2023-02-28
Eddie was great to work with. My Touareg AC needed repair. They went about it in an affordable smart way as I had multiple parts fail. That was encouraging to see. Eddie and crew were very commuitive along each step. So I will definitely go back for repairs or maintenance for sure..The owner also reached out to see if I all went well. So really great overall experience. I would for sure recommen them.
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trav armer
2023-02-27
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Doug
2023-02-24
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and are very good at communicating with customers and presenting options. This is one of my go-to places for car service.
Ted Davidson
Ted Davidson
2023-02-22
All work done as promised at the agreed price.
Kevin Noble
Kevin Noble
2023-02-18
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java loots
2023-02-16
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