Preventive Vehicle Maintenance
Over time, normal driving causes the hundreds of moving part in your vehicle to wear out. It is important to follow your vehicle manufacturer's recommendations for inspecting and replacing certain parts and systems. This helps ensure that your vehicle is running at its best.
When we inspect your vehicle, we will help identify and point out to you the maintenance required for the optimal heath of your vehicle. Services, inspections and part repairs are recommended by your vehicle manufacturer at regularly scheduled intervals to keep your vehicle running as it should. Here is a list of some common maintenance repairs we offer at Southfield Auto Repair & Towing Auto Service. Your vehicle's maintenance schedule may be different and is specified by your vehicle's manufacturer.
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Recommended General Maintenance Schedule
Service | Mileage Interval | Time Interval | ||
Oil Change | 3,000 | 3 Months | ||
Spark Plugs |
Standard - 15,000 |
Standard - Annually Platinum - As Required |
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Air Filter | 15,000 | Annually | ||
Fuel Filter | 12,000 | Annually | ||
Ignition Wires |
HEI - 45,000 |
HEI - 3 Years Distributorless - 4 Years |
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Timing Belt | 60,000 | As Required | ||
Drive Belts | As Required | 3 Years | ||
Transmission Fluid & Service | 24,000 | As Required | ||
Tire Rotation | 7,500 | 6 Months | ||
Coolant | 30,000 | 2 Years |