A vehicle is a valuable possession people hold ownership of dearly. It creates memories through road trip adventures, takes your children to school, and makes sure you have a reliable way to work. Whatever way you may use your vehicle for, they all have the same purpose: a safe and quick way to your desired destination. This is only possible if your vehicle is properly up and running.
To ensure everything is running smoothly, take a look at our 3 steps inclusive car service guide!
- Inspect Your Vehicle Regularly – You can cross off a couple of things off your maintenance checklist right from home! Every time you take your car out for a spin be sure to check a few things beforehand. Doing this can save yourself from a major headache.
- Your oil and oil filter needs to be changed regularly because as an engine runs, tiny bits of metal, dirt, and carbon end up in the oil and can cause excessive wear on the engine. The non-synthetic oil that was traditionally used in the past always had a 3,000-mile rule of thumb, but most cars today run on synthetic, which can safely last between 5,000 and 10,000 miles, depending on the type.
- Take a close look at fuel economy, oil levels, cleaning the brake dust off of your wheels, checking tire pressure, checking tread depth, making sure all of your lights are properly working, and being sure everything under the hood looks appropriate.
- Know What Your Light Indicators Mean – The little lights on your dashboard may signify a big problem with your vehicle. Be sure to be able to identify the type of light and seek help based on its importance. Here are a few to especially look out for:
- Check Engine Light: This light usually indicates an issue with the components of your vehicle’s motor of which carries sensors attached to and monitored by your vehicle’s OBD-II interface. There are over 400 codes that may trigger the check engine light. If you don’t have an OBD scanner handy, ask a professional to run a code test for you.
- Service Engine Light: This light means you have a past due or scheduled maintenance your vehicle may need. The meaning of this light indicator should also be explained in your vehicle’s manual.
- ABS Warning Light: If this light indicator appears you should take your vehicle to an automotive shop nearby as soon as possible for a professional diagnosis. This light shows that there is an issue with your anti-lock braking system that keeps your vehicle stable and in control. This could potentially be extremely dangerous in sudden stop scenarios on a road.
- Coolant Warning Light: This light indicator means your vehicle is overheating. You need to pull over until your vehicle cools down. You should NOT attempt to open the radiator cap until your vehicle has cooled down completely. This is because the cooling system is highly pressurized and dangerous.
- Use Technology For Your Vehicle’s Maintenance And Service – There are a number of apps that allow you to stay up to date on your car service and maintenance right from your smartphone! These apps give you access to plenty of things including service records, upcoming maintenance, mileage history, and a lot more convenient features. The apps that provide these awesome services are aCar, AutoCare, Car Maintenance Reminder, Car Minder Plus, and Road Trip!
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Having car issues or need to see a professional for routine maintenance? Visit the Esserman International Volkswagen full-service department for an awesome team of highly trained car service pros! We offer fair prices and guaranteed customer service satisfaction! Find out about our VW EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM. We double the term and mileage of the original VW factory powertrain warranty to 120,000 Mile or 120 months, whichever comes first, provided to you at no additional charge! contact one of our friendly sales professionals to help you find a vehicle perfect for your budget and lifestyle. You won’t find a Volkswagen dealership in Miami offering a VW warranty program with this much coverage!
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