MAIN & CRAWFORD

AUTO REPAIR

Import and Domestic Car Repair

"We won't fix your car unless its broke"
 

8359 Crawford Ave
Skokie, IL
(847) 676-2566

    
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Maintenance
 
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
  • Air Conditioning - Check before and after summer cooling season.
  • Air Filter - Every year or 15,000 miles, more frequent if driving in dusty conditions
  • Battery - Check with every oil change. Cables should be attached securely and be free of corrosion.
  • Belts & Hoses - Inspect monthly. Replace every 3 years or when worn, cracked, glazed or frayed.
  • Coolant (Anti-Freeze) - Check every six months, more frequently depending upon climate and driving conditions. Change every 2 years or 30,000 miles.
  • Muffler/Exhaust System - Check every 10,000 miles or yearly.
  • Oil and Filter Change, Lube - Every 3,000 miles, or 3 months. Depending upon driving conditions; sooner if heavy stop and go traffic of hilly terrain. Check oil every other fill-up.
  • Power Steering Fluid - Check monthly.
  • Rear Differential Service (Rear Wheel Drive) - Every 60,000 miles or 4 years.
  • Shocks/Struts - Check every 20,000 miles or 2 years.
  • Tire Rotation - Every 6 months or 5,000 miles. Rotate the tires from front to rear noting tire rotation if indicated on the tire sidewall. Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure.
  • Transmission Fluid & Service - Check monthly. Varies with driving style and load on the vehicle. Approximately every 20-30,000 miles. More frequent if towing, or live in a mountainous region.
  • Tune-up - Once a year or every 10,000 miles
  • Wheel Alignment - Check every 10,000 miles or once a year.
  • Wiper Blades & Washer Fluid - Keep blades in good condition. Replace yearly or more often if worn, Keep fluid bottle filled.
  • Always refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual for the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. Perform regular preventative maintenance to keep your vehicle in peak condition and save costly repairs later.
 
Every week or at gas fill-up
Check fluid levels
Oil
Coolant
Wiper fluid
Power steering fluid
Check tire condition and pressure
 
Every 3,000 miles or 3 months
Change engine oil and filter
Check hoses for leaks or bulges
Check wiper blades 
Check tread depth on all tires
Check battery terminals and cables for corrosion
 
Every 7,500 miles or 6 months
Service battery
Rotate and balance tires
Check brake pad wear
 
Every 15,000 miles or 1 year
Flush and fill transmission fluid and change transmission filter
Replace air and fuel filters
Replace PCV and breather element
Replace carbon canister filter
Lubricate doors, locks, hinges, and parking brake
Check alignment
Check CV joint boots
 
Every 30,000 miles or 2 years
Flush and replace radiator coolant
Flush and refill brake fluid
Replace distributor cap, rotor, and wires
Replace spark plugs
Replace differential/transfer case fluid
Inspect exhaust system
Replace cabin air filter
 
Every 60,000 miles or 4 years
Flush and refill power steering fluid
Replace timing belt or chain
 
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