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Wiper blades are one of the most neglected components on most vehicles today.
Most experts say that wiper blades should be replaced every six to twelve months for optimum performance and driving visibility.
Any blade that is chattering, streaking or doing a lousy job of wiping is overdue for replacement.
Regardless of the mileage or time, a filter should be replaced before it reaches the point where it creates a significant restriction to airflow. Eventually every filter reaches some point where it causes enough of a pressure drop to restrict airflow. Fuel economy, performance and emissions begin to deteriorate and get progressively worse until the dirty filter is replaced. So inspection at the same time you change your oil would be a good practice.
Generally it is recommend to change your oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. (Read and follow your owner's manual recommendations)
Even if you do not drive often, the engine oil could get contaminated as a result of accumulated moisture.
Contaminants are whipped into the oil as it runs through your engine. Neglected oil will eventually turn these contaminants into sludge. Sludge could eventually cause engine failure.
It's not fair! But you can do something about it right now.
Federal Trade Commission Document: Auto Warranties, Routine Maintenance and Repairs: Is Using the Dealer a Must?
Raymond Flower of the Michigan Automotive Parts Association: Click here for a letter on your RIGHT TO REPAIR
Support Your Right to Repair: Click here to contact Congress!
Did you know you can always get a money saving coupon for services at Take 5 Oil Change? Just visit our Locations & Coupons page and click on the name of the location you wish to visit for their coupon offer. Print it and bring it with you. It's that simple!
Wiper Blade Maintenance
How well did yours work the last time it rained?
Wiper blades are one of the most neglected components on most vehicles today.Most experts say that wiper blades should be replaced every six to twelve months for optimum performance and driving visibility.
Any blade that is chattering, streaking or doing a lousy job of wiping is overdue for replacement.
Air Filter Maintenance
It's hard to give a specific time or mileage figure because the life of a filter depends on how much debris it ingests. A filter that lasts 20,000 or even 30,000 miles on a vehicle that is driven mostly on interstates may last only a month or two in a rural setting where the vehicle is driven frequently on dusty gravel roads. Changing it yearly or every 15,000 miles may be a good recommendation in general. However, inspecting your filter regularly and changing as needed is the best practice.Regardless of the mileage or time, a filter should be replaced before it reaches the point where it creates a significant restriction to airflow. Eventually every filter reaches some point where it causes enough of a pressure drop to restrict airflow. Fuel economy, performance and emissions begin to deteriorate and get progressively worse until the dirty filter is replaced. So inspection at the same time you change your oil would be a good practice.
Oil Change Recommendations
Proper oil maintenance will help extend the life of your vehicle.Generally it is recommend to change your oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. (Read and follow your owner's manual recommendations)
Even if you do not drive often, the engine oil could get contaminated as a result of accumulated moisture.
Contaminants are whipped into the oil as it runs through your engine. Neglected oil will eventually turn these contaminants into sludge. Sludge could eventually cause engine failure.
Fight for Your Right to Repair
Your car is important to you. It gets you and your family where you need to go. Advances in vehicle technology are demanding new tools and information for car repairs. However, car company actions to restrict access or increase costs to these tools and information will force you to go back to the new car dealer for even the simplest of repairs. And you know what that means - higher costs and less convenience.It's not fair! But you can do something about it right now.
Federal Trade Commission Document: Auto Warranties, Routine Maintenance and Repairs: Is Using the Dealer a Must?
Raymond Flower of the Michigan Automotive Parts Association: Click here for a letter on your RIGHT TO REPAIR
Support Your Right to Repair: Click here to contact Congress!