Automobile Service Maintenance Packages

 

We have many service packages available to our customers. Perhaps the most important ones are the interval maintenance packages, done at mileage intervals of every 3,000 miles, 15,000 miles, and 30,000 miles. Keeping your interval maintenance up makes a huge difference in the reliability and longevity of your vehicle. By doing interval maintenance rather than crisis repair, you save money and the chances of your car quitting suddenly are substantially decreased. Take a look at these packages below. Automobile Service Company maintenance services meet ALL manufacturer warranty requirements. We strongly urge you to do these services. It will make all the difference to your vehicle.

All manufacturers have schedules of recommended services for each of their cars. They include most of the items listed below. We have the specific recommendations for your car in our computerized automotive database.

We strongly urge you to do these services. Today's automobiles are designed to go 150,000 - 200,000 miles, with proper maintenance. Many of our customers' cars are proof of this. With today's high car prices, car maintenance is a great investment.

* Proof of maintenance increases a cars resale value

Automobile Service Company recommends these interval services for all cars:

Every 3,000 miles:

  • Change oil
  • New quality oil filter
  • Lubricate chassis (when available)
  • Inspect wiper blades
  • Check & fill windshield fluid level
  • Check coolant condition & chemistry, and top
  • Check brake fluid condition and level
  • Check steering fluid level and condition
  • Check transmission fluid level and condition
  • Check tire pressure, front & rear
  • Check tire wear & condition, front & rear
  • Check air filter
  • Check PCV valve
  • Visually inspect the exhaust system (manifold and heat shields, the muffler, and the exhaust pipes)
  • Visually inspect the shocks & struts
  • Visually inspect the CV boots or universal joints
  • Visually inspect oil, coolant, transmission, steering, differential and transfer case for fluid leaks
  • Visually inspect the battery connections and cables
  • Visually inspect belt condition and adjustment
  • Visually inspect radiator and heater hose condition
  • Check brake pedal adjustment
  • Check emergency brake adjustment
  • Check clutch adjustment

Every 15,000 miles:

  • All of the services at 3,000 miles, plus:
  • Replace cabin or passenger compartment air filter
  • Rotate tires
  • Inspect brakes: brake linings, lines and hoses, disc and drum systems check and adjust parking brake
  • Lubricate and inspect shift linkage
  • Lubricate and inspect steering linkage
  • Lubricate and inspect throttle linkage
  • Adjust clutch, as required
  • Check clutch reservoir fluid condition and level
  • Inspect power steering lines, steering gear, linkage & drive shafts
  • Inspect front & rear suspension system
  • Check lights and horn for proper operation:
    (Headlights, high and low, Hazard lights, Running lights, Backup lights, License plate light, Brake lights, Turn lights, and Horn)

Every 30,000 miles:

  • All of the services at 15,000 miles, plus:
  • Automatic transmission service (including filter and pan gasket where appropriate) or Standard transmission service
  • Battery service, including remove, clean and lubricate the battery cables, and install battery pads
  • Visually inspect fuel lines and connections
  • Inspect fuel cap and gasket
  • Replace fuel filter
  • Inspect spark plugs
  • Visually inspect cap and rotor
  • Inspect EGR system
  • Inspect emissions filter (charcoal cannister)
  • Visually inspect ignition wiring
  • Visually inspect the vacuum lines
  • Inspect operation of the heater
  • Inspect operation of the air conditioner
  • Inspect operation of the windshield washers
  • Reset the service light
  • Road test the vehicle

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE COMPANY MAINTENANCE SERVICES MEET ALL MANUFACTURER WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

Your car may also need additional maintenance services, based on mileages or manufacturer recommendations. These are typical items (which may be added to a 15,000 or 30,000 mile maintenance service at reduced rates):

  • Balance 4 wheels
  • 4-wheel alignment
  • Coolant flush & treatment
  • Brake fluid flush
  • Clutch fluid flush
  • Fuel injection service
  • Replace PCV
  • Repack non-drive wheel bearings
  • 4X4 Hub & Lubrication Service

In addition, your manufacturer will sometimes have special recommendations for your specific car, which you will find listed in your vehicle manual. Automobile Service Company also uses the ALLDATA computer database, which includes manufacturer recommendations for all makes and models of cars. If we find any additional manufacturer recommendations, we will review them with you. Many times we can do these additional inspections at no extra charge. Sometimes a small additional charge will be necessary.