Recommended Vehicle Maintenance Schedules & Mechanic Certifications Regular servicing of your car or truck is key to long vehicle life and to keeping warranties valid. Regularly scheduled maintenance is generally recommended at the intervals below, but make sure all maintenance is done by properly certified mechanics. Certifications to look for appear below the maintenance schedule. Lube & Oil & Filter Change 3 months or 3,000 miles. . Safety Inspection At every engine oil change. . Tire Rotating 7,500 miles. . Windshield Wiper Blades Every year. . Brake Fluid Flush 2 years or 20,000 miles. . Transmission Service 3 years or 30,000 miles. . Transfer Case Service 3 years or 30,000 miles. . Front and Rear Differential Services 3 years or 30,000 miles. . Power Steering Fluid Flush 3 years or 30,000 miles. . Fuel Injection System Cleaning 3 years or 30,000 miles. . Engine Tune Up 3 years or 30,000 miles/varies. . Coolant Flush 4 years or 40,000 miles. . Timing Belt Replacement Varies with vehicle. . Certified NAPA Auto Care Center & Warranty Certified NAPA Auto Care Centers stand behind their work with the NAPA AutoCare Peace of Mind Warranty, honored at more than 12,000 locations nationwide - more than any other automotive repair brand. The warranty includes parts and labor on qualifying repairs and services for 12 months or 12,000 miles, and 24 months or 24,000 miles if you use a NAPA AutoCare EasyPay Credit Card. Ask for an application. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified Technicians Todays complex vehicles demand current technical knowledge, and the independent, non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence tests and certifies the competence of each member technician. ASE technicians must pass one of ASEs difficult national exams and provide proof of two years of relevant work experience to be certified, then retest every five years to maintain certification. AAA Approved Repair Shop The AAA Approved Auto Repair program approves only facilities that meet the highest standards in vehicle repair, competency, reliability, cleanliness, overall experience and fair pricing. Transmissions Unlimited in Centralia maintains all these important certifications, is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and can be reached at 360-736-2548.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 19:16:24 +0000
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