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Maintenance Service Guide Michigan

The following driver’s guide contains information you should know about maintenane service and what to do when you need help. Read on to keep safe, stylish, and happy on the road in Michigan.

Local Companies

The Good Car Company
810-629-4800
602 N. Leroy
Fenton, MI

RVingPlanet
800-515-9672
PO Box 2291
Midland, MI

Midland Ford Lincoln Mercury
(989) 698-4213
1303 S. Saginaw
Midland, MI

FSI Group LLC
586-914-4139
29548 Bonnie Dr.
Warren, MI

Labadie Toyota
989-684-2222
909 North Euclid
Bay City, MI

Belle Tire
313-581-8473
15150 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI

Dunlop Pontiac Inc
(989) 895-8583
517 Washington Ave
Bay City, MI

Grand Traverse Auto
(231) 922-2000
3464 N US Highway 31 S
Traverse City, MI

Bookwalter Motor Sales Inc
(989) 831-5271
335 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI

Wayland Chrysler
(269) 792-2268
3611 10th St
Wayland, MI

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Maintenance Service Guide
Why should you service your car? After all, your friend never seems to bother to change oil or check tire pressure, and his car is fine. Well, it may be fine for now, but sooner than later his car will be trashed because it's too expensive to fix. Don't let that happen to you. It's easy to become complacent and not have your car checked, especially once you learn all it's tricks. You know all you have to do when it won't start right away is jiggle the key in just such a way, etc. It's relatively easy to take care of your car if done on a schedule. Maintenance visits should occur every three to four months. One good way to remember is by the change of seasons. Not every thing needs to be done each time you visit your mechanic, for instance, most cars only need a factory scheduled service twice a year, and regular maintenance will alleviate the need for you to wonder whether you're "tuned-up" all right. Following a factory maintenance schedule is generally recommended, but the same schedule is put on each car sold from Ypsilanti to Walla Walla. That means climate and the way each individual owner drives is not taken into account. Are you a stop and start driver? Or are your miles long commutes on the highway? Either way, you'll personalize your maintenance schedule somewhat. Follow a factory maintenance schedule exactly as recommended if you are leasing, or if you anticipate having any problems with your warranty. It's a lot easier to prove your case if you can show you've done exactly what was recommended. Here's a general guide for what to do and when if you are not using a factory schedule:

7,500 miles: Get a lubrication, oil and oil filter change, rotate tires, check brakes, and a complete safety check
11,250 miles: Oil and oil filter change
15,000 miles: Get a lubrication, oil and oil filter change, rotate tires, check brakes, and transmission check, clean air filter, and a complete safety check
18,750 miles: Oil and oil filter change
22,500 miles: Get a lubrication, oil and oil filter change, rotate tires, check brakes, and a complete safety check
26,250 miles: Oil and oil filter change
30,000 miles: Get a lubrication, oil and oil filter change, rotate tires, check brakes, replace air filter, sparkplugs, adjust valves (unless hydraulic) check timing, flush brake fluid, change transmission fluid, cooling system flush, and a complete safety check

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The Good Car Company

810-629-4800
602 N. Leroy
Fenton, MI
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