At Schmit Bros, we're always happy to help our customers, who become friends, as well as our neighbors get the most out of their money and the vehicles they purchase from us. One way is by letting them know how to keep their cars in great condition- especially if they plan on trading it one day for something new. Routine maintenance will help you keep your vehicle running smoothly, increase resale value, and last longer.
We've got some important information that will help you understand the different services that your vehicle will need over its lifespan. We're also going to list the different services and tell you about the best times to have them performed.
Your maintenance schedule is broken down into 10,000-mile intervals and each interval comes with a variety of services. While most of these services are repeated for a refresh to keep things running smooth, there are a few that pop up sporadically. We’ve got all the info about the services that will keep your vehicle lasting as long as possible.
-10,000 miles- At your first service interval, you'll want to have your oil changed and your filter replaced. To keep your tires lasting as long as possible, you'll want to have them rotated to help even out the wear. You'll also need a few inspections, including the cooling system, exhaust system, braking system, and suspension joints, drive-shafts, and steering linkage.
-20,000 miles- Along with the previously listed services, the 20,000-mile interval adds a cabin air filter replacement to this list.
-30,000 miles- This service interval introduces the engine air filter replacement, which will occur next at 60,000 miles.
-100,000 miles- This may seem like a huge jump, but everything up until this point is just repeated services. During this visit, you'll need to have your platinum spark plugs replaced and your orange coolant changed out. You'll also now add an accessory drive belt inspection that will need to occur every 10,000 miles.
-150,000 miles- This is the big one! On top of the services you've already had, there are still some new ones to add to the list. You're going to have to change out your accessory drive belt if you haven't done so already. You'll also need to replace your automatic transmission fluid as well as your timing belt.
Now that you know about the different services your vehicle needs, you're ready to have it perform like new and last throughout the years you own the car or increase your trade in value. You can always count on Schmit Bros for help. We'd love to help you get the most out of your vehicle.
Schedule your next service appointment with us at Schmit Bros. We're always happy to help. Call 262-284-8844 to schedule an appointment with us today!
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