Eventually, your engine's drive and timing belts will crack apart. No engineer has ever been able to make a belt that lasts forever. Coolant hoses have the same problem too. Eventually, they'll dry out and crack apart, which makes it important to get a regular inspect in order to ensure that you never have to suffer a roadside breakdown.
Remember the days when your local car dealership and owner's manual said it was necessary to change your oil every 3,000 miles? This is no longer true for cars built in recent years. You may be able to go 7,500 to 10,000 miles between oil changes because oil chemistry has improved (synthetic oils are used more) and engine technology is more advanced. It may be difficult to rid yourself of this thinking because old habits are hard to break. The following reasons may help you in knowing if your oil needs changed more often:
Taking your car in for routine maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do as a car owner. If you keep up with oil changes and other maintenance, you can help ensure that your car runs its best and reaches its full lifespan.
Even though you might know all of this, you might still find it difficult to set aside the time to keep up with your car's necessary maintenance. Luckily, here at Red Bluff Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, we have taken steps to make it even easier for you.
