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60,000 Mile Service
 

This is a pivotal mileage for any vehicle. In many cases this is the difference between how and why a vehicle operates beyond the century mark. For many keeping their vehicle in excess of 100 or even 200k miles seems so farfetched when it’s new or has very low mileage. But for many things change and before they know it the mileage they thought they’d never see is now upon them.

For many that keep their vehicle past the century mark and above that didn’t seem to think that the 60,000 mile service wasn’t significant enough to keep their vehicle running in top condition, now seem to be plagued with constant repairs & break downs as well as vehicle they just can’t trust. At 60,000 the average vehicle will be at least 5 years old while most others will be six. Manufacturers’ maintenance requirements set forth in an owner’s manual are based on time and mileage. The time and mileage is what makes this a pivotal maintenance interval.

Manufacturers’ do a great job of designing and building vehicle’s for us to enjoy, however the maintenance procedures set forth in most owner’s manuals are based on the minimum requirements to keep the warranty valid and, to show the lowest operating costs possible. If you’re buying or leasing a vehicle every 3-5 years and you do the minimum required maintenance in your owner’s manual, this will get you to the first 100k miles with relatively trouble-free operation. However; we know from experience what got you to the first 100k miles won’t get you to the second and in some cases it won’t even get you to the next 25 or even 50k miles.    

There are hundreds of moving parts on a vehicle that need to be inspected and checked periodically to ensure trouble-free operation. Doing just what’s required sure will keep your warranty valid but that’s not what we encourage customers to do in the long run this approach costs customers hundreds if not thousands of dollars in on going repairs .                    

   When it comes to maintenance our goal is to save you time money and stress and we accomplish this by using better methods by being pro-active.  We don’t take the one size fits all approach to vehicle car care. We understand no two drivers are alike and because of this maintenance can’t be a one size fits all whereas performing the same service for all cars.  We offer unique individual maintenance packages designed specifically for your vehicle, driving style and conditions.

Here’s a common 60,000 mile maintenance package again 90% of the packages that are advertised are the minimum requirements to keep your vehicle’s warranty valid and to show the lowest operating cost.  What we’ve learned from 30 plus years are these packages just skim the surface to what’s really required, sure they’re a great place to start and that’s what we recommend. The vehicle inspection will reveal areas of concern over and above the recommended 60,000 mile service.    

 

 

Replace engine oil & filter

Replace engine air filter element

Replace sparkplugs (platinum or resistor tip)

Replace transmission fluid

Replace air conditioner filter (cabin air filter)

Rotate tires

Replace differential fluid (if applicable)

Replace brake fluid

Change engine anti-freeze

Road test vehicle for proper operation

 

 

Inspect fuel lines & hoses

Inspect gas cap/vapor vent lines and hoses

Inspect steering linkage & dust covers

Inspect steering lines & hoses

Inspect suspension components struts & shocks

Inspect ball joints and dust covers

Inspect brake lines and hoses

Inspect brake lining percentage

Inspect drive belt(s)

Inspect drive shaft couplers u-joints and boots

Inspect engine valve clearance

 

 

If you are buying or leasing a new vehicle every 3-5 years and you do the minimum required maintenance that’s in your owner’s manual, this will get you to the first 100k miles with relatively trouble-free operation. However; what got you to the first 100k miles won’t get you to the second 100k and in some cases it won’t even get you to the next 50k miles.     

 

          We know from experience by providing exclusive individual maintenance procedures specific to your vehicle is the key to long trouble free operation at the lowest operating cost possible!

 

 

To learn more about industry maintenance standards go to http/www.motorist.org