good maintenance is just part of being a good adult
It’s a simple fact: anything with moving parts is bound to wear out over time. Having your car serviced can delay this process and potentially increase the longevity of your vehicle. So if your car needs preventative care to keep it running smoothly, what types of car maintenance services should you get and when? An interim service is typically smaller-scale maintenance that occurs between full services, generally every six months or 6,000 miles. Interim services often include:
Oil change and filter replacement,
Serpentine belt inspection,
Wiper blade inspection, and
Tire pressure checks.
If you rack up more miles than the average driver, you could benefit from an interim car service.It's generally said that every driver should bring their car in for a full service once a year or every 12,000 miles. A full service typically includes all the checks of an interim service, plus inspecting several other key components, such as:
Engine air filter,
Cabin air filter,
Coolant,
Belts and hoses, and
Brake pads.
A full service can include more than 50 separate checks on your vehicle to make sure it’s running safely and efficiently.
