Most newer cars will tell you when they need a tune up with that friendly maintenance light. This alert is based on your owners manuals and anticipated lifetime of your vehicle’s fluids. However you may also pick up on a few clues such as reduced gas milage and sluggish performance.
Most newer cars recommend replacing spark plugs every 100,000 miles. However older cars will vary widely in terms of recommended replacement, which is related to the type of spark plugs installed. Standard plugs may only get 15,000 miles, while platinum tipped plugs can easily reach 30,000. Beginning in the 2010’s we have seen the wide adoption of iridium plugs that work great right up to 100,000 miles. If you’re not sure what types of plugs you have, stop by the shop and we can help identify your spark plugs and recommend if and when they should be changed.
Preventative maintenance on your car or truck doesn’t have to be complicated, and luckily your car’s manual will guide you through exactly what you need to do to keep on you on the road.
However, there are a few key things you will want to keep an eye on to make sure you don’t have any emergencies on the road.
- Check your windshield wipers for wear and replace as needed
- Replacing air filters is easy and will absolutely improve performance
- Change your engine oil change every 3,000 or as required for your vehicle
- Make sure your battery is in good shape
- Rotate your tires
- Replace your cabin air filter
Absolutely, Turn Key Auto Repair is 100% authorized to service your vehicle and maintain your warranty. Our team of ASE Certified and ensured mechanics know the proper maintenance schedules and can make the same repairs that you would get at the dealership, just at a much better cost!
How often you change your oil will largely depend on your specific vehicle and you should check your car or truck’s manual for the exact timing. However it is a good rule of thumb to change your oil every 3,000 – 5,000 miles or every six months. If your vehicle is using synthetic oil your oil change schedule will be different, typically every 6,000 miles.