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Every car has a recommended maintenance schedule, but heavy use can shorten the interval before maintenance is needed. If you need advice or quality car repair serving Kingston NY, schedule an appointment with Prestige Tire & Auto Service Center

Heavy Use
Some vehicles, even compact cars, are put through heavy use. While the maintenance schedule is based on mileage, it cannot take into account the manner in which the car is driven. This includes the number of daily trips and the conditions you encounter. If your car, SUV or truck is under a lot of stress, you can bet your components are too. This means your timing belt may wear out faster. Your fluids may get dirty quicker. Your spark plugs may die off more rapidly. You may need to get maintenance early if you regularly drive mountainous roads or deiced surfaces. Heavy stop-and-go traffic is another factor. Of course, towing and load-hauling are also on the list. Regular driving in extreme cold can also hasten the need for maintenance. If your vehicle meets any of these criteria, you may need to seek scheduled maintenance before your car has hit the suggested mileage.

Light Use 
On the other side of the equation, some drivers don't tend to scheduled maintenance because the car isn't driven many miles in a year. Unfortunately, many of the components that need to be replaced aren't protected by lighter driving. These still need to be exchanged at the correct time interval to avoid a breakdown. 

Your mechanic at Prestige Tire & Auto Service Center can tell you which services are recommended based on the age, mileage, and use of your vehicle. Use our online scheduler for car repair serving Kingston NY.

Written on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 by Permalink |