Over the
years the cost to repair a vehicle keeps going up. In this case, the best
offense to spending less money on expensive automotive repairs, is a good
defense. Preventative maintenance can help to eliminate major repairs that
could have you shelling out thousands of dollars on something that may have
been fixed at a much cheaper rate. Here are the top 10 services recommends to
saving money and avoiding those nasty repairs that can cost thousands.
Oil Change-
This is a no brainer. Your engine is a highly sophisticated piece of equipment.
Changing the oil every 3,000 miles will keep your engine operating properly.
Importantly, some vehicles require synthetic oil, like the 2000-2009
Volkswagen's and Audi's. Even if you have used non-synthetic oil, these
manufacturers have required synthetic due to engine claims. The bottom line is,
the average cost for an oil change is $29.95 (a little more for synthetic oil).
However, if you don't change your oil and your engine blows, it could cost
about $5,000 to repair.
Transmission
Flush- The transmission is the second most expensive unit to replace. Changing
the transmission oil every 30,000 miles will keep it operating properly. The
average cost to replace your transmission fluid is $100.00. On the other hand,
it could cost $1,500-$4,000 depending on the transmission.
Coolant
Flush- The coolant flush keeps your engine running cool and removes scale and
debris from the coolant system. The freeze point and PH level becomes
inadequate over time so this service can help restore them. The cost for a
flush is $79.95, however you could spend approximately $500.00 to replace a
radiator.
Fuel
Injection Service- Every gallon of gas you use includes 10,000 gallons of air.
Carbon is a byproduct of you engine running and needs to be cleaned out
periodically. This will help restore the gas mileage, which you slowly loose
over time. This service also helps prevent you from having to replace the
injectors which is very expensive. The average preventative maintenance cost is
$70.00. If you don't do your preventative maintenance it could cost $500.00
Fuel Filter
Service- Changing the fuel filter can help your fuel pump work easier and
prevent it from overworking itself and possibly going out. The fuel filter also
becomes clogged with dirt and debris from the fuel that we use so it needs to
be changed periodically. Your fuel filter service cost about $40.00. If you
neglect your filters it may cost $200.00-$500.00.
Differential
Service- Another one of the oils in your vehicle. If you have a 4 x 4, an
all-wheel drive vehicle or rear wheel drive vehicle, you should change your
axle oils to keep the drive-train working properly. The oil in these systems is
similar to the oil in your engine, but doesn't need to be changed as often.
Preventative maintenance for a differential is $40.00. The alternative may cost
$300.00.
Air Filter
Service- Changing you air filter will allow your engine to use clean air for
combustion, which will keep your gas mileage where it should be. Changing an
air filter every 15,000 miles will make your engine a happy camper! For $15.00
you can replace your air filter, resulting in better gas mileage a huge
potential for savings.
Cabin Air
Filter Service- If your vehicle is equipped with one of these filters, changing
it will keep the air that you and your kids breathe clean. There are also
systems out there that will clean out the air ducts which can house some pretty
nasty bacteria! For $30.00 you (and your family) can breathe clean air.
Power
Steering Service- The power steering unit uses an oil similar to your engine as
well and should be changed every 30,000 miles. This will keep the power
steering unit from experiencing any whining noises, etc. Preventative
maintenance for your power steering is around $80.00. The alternative can cost
$300.00.
Fuel
Treatment- Along with periodically cleaning out the fuel injectors with a full
system flush, you should use a pour in fuel treatment every 3,000 miles to keep
the carbon from building up. A fuel treatment can cost $10.00, but you can save
on improved gas mileage.
By keeping
the fluids and filters in your vehicle clean, you can expect better performance
out of your vehicle. The cost to maintain your vehicle varies, but the result
is the same -you can save a lot of money and time by avoiding those major
repairs.
My name is
Nick Vuko Jr. I'm the general manager of Quick Nicks & Snappy Lube. We are
a family owned and operated automotive shop offering customers fast and
friendly, express oil change in Lincoln Nebraska. We also offer auto repair and preventative automotive maintenance, as well as, a variety of other
services for cars, trucks, vans and suvs. Quick Nicks is committed to providing
fast, quality service to help maintain your vehicle for years to come.
Posted By: Faircloth Automotive http://fairclothautomotive.com
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