Did you know that the average vehicle contains approximately 30,000 parts? A vehicle is a complex system of electronic, mechanical, chemical and hydraulic components. These components wear down over time and without performing regular maintenance on your vehicle, you risk expensive and unexpected breakdowns and repairs. What may cost you a couple hundred dollars in routine repairs can save you thousands down the road. The first step in ensuring your vehicle is routinely maintained is to follow a maintenance schedule based on kilometers driven. Here is a breakdown of the maintenance tasks our trained mechanics at Park Muffler can perform on a regular basis:
Maintenance at 6,000 KM
Every three to four months, you should take your vehicle in for routine maintenance.
Our service technicians will inspect and top up all of your vehicle’s fluids. These include:
- Cooling System
- Brake
- Power Steering
- Transmission
- Windshield Washer
They will also perform an oil change as well as replace the oil filter. At this interval, our mechanics will also check your tires and air pressure, exterior lights and windshield wipers.
Checklist
- Inspect and top up fluids
- Oil and oil filter change
- Check tires and air pressure
- Inspect exterior lights
- Inspect windshield wipers
Maintenance at 24,000 KM
By 24,000 km, or one year, your vehicle should be brought in for annual maintenance. This includes all of the routine tasks performed at 6,000 km as well as additional inspections and maintenance. At the one year mark, our experienced technicians will check your wheel alignment as well as rotate and balance your tires. They will also perform a brake system service which involves taking apart your brakes, cleaning and lubricating them as well as adjusting them. Another important annual maintenance task is to check and replace any air filters as necessary to ensure the air entering your vehicle is clean. Lastly, our mechanics will inspect your cooling system and take a look at your transmission.
Checklist
- All maintenance tasks performed at 6,000 km
- Wheel alignment
- Rotate and balance tires
- Brake system service
Maintenance at 48,000 KM
At around the two year mark, all the previously mentioned maintenance should be performed in addition to the flushing and replacing of your fluids. Our mechanics will also check your ignition system and spark plugs and replace any if necessary. They will also test your heating and air conditioning systems and replace your fuel filter and PCV valve. At 48,000 km, you should also have the airbag systems and seatbelts checked to ensure the safety of you and your passengers.
Checklist
- All maintenance tasks performed at 6,000 km
- All maintenance tasks performed at 24,000 km
- Flush and replace fluids
- Check ignition system
- Check spark plugs and replace if necessary
- Test heating and air conditioning systems
- Replace fuel filter
- Replace PCV valve
Inspect airbag systems and seatbelts
Maintenance at 96,000 KM
Finally, at the 96,000 km or four year mark, all previous maintenance tasks should be performed as well as replacing components of your vehicle that are likely to be suffering from wear and tear. These components include:
- Timing belt
- Spark plugs
- Ignition cable
- Hoses and belts
Every four years, you should also look at having your injection system cleaned.
Checklist
- All maintenance tasks performed at 6,000 km
- All maintenance tasks performed at 24,000 km
- All maintenance tasks performed at 48,000 km
- Replace timing belt
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace ignition cable
- Replace hoses and belts
- Clean injection system
Keep Up With Routine Maintenance
It may be tempting to hang on to your dollars by ignoring the routine maintenance tasks required for your vehicle, but a few hundred dollars can go a long way to saving you thousands in unplanned breakdown and repairs. Contact us today to book your maintenance appointment! Let us help you keep your vehicle in affordable and working condition.
