Essential Automotive Maintenance Tasks for Every Vehicle Owner

Maintenance is essential for every vehicle, no matter the make or model. While maintenance may differ between commercial and personal vehicles, Milstead offers many standard maintenance tasks that every vehicle owner should know. Whether you drive for your daily commute or take long road trips, we’re here to help guide you in automotive maintenance tasks. 

Oil Changes
Depending on your vehicle, the number of miles between oil changes may vary, so it’s always important to pay attention to the manufacturer’s recommendations on when to change the oil in a vehicle. Additionally, paying close attention to the correct type of oil for a vehicle is essential to lengthening the vehicle’s lifespan. Whether you drive a high-mileage commuter vehicle or a family SUV, Milstead is here to assist you in ensuring that your vehicle is properly maintained. 

Brake Repair or Replacements
Brakes wear down over time, and depending on the number of miles on a vehicle and the frequency that it’s driven, they may wear down faster or slower than others. The lifetime of brake pads varies widely, and they can show signs of needing a replacement from anywhere between 25,000 and 65,000 miles. However, it’s important to pay attention to any unusual screeching-like sounds that may indicate that something needs to be replaced in your vehicle’s braking system, whether that be the brake pads or rotors.

Wheel Alignment
Many factors may cause a vehicle’s wheels to become misaligned, and it’s important to check for wheel alignment when getting your vehicle inspected. Large potholes, accidentally hitting a curb, or even hitting a speed bump too fast can cause a vehicle’s wheels to shift alignment, making it harder to steer, and tires may wear down faster than typical. A standard adjustment ensures that your vehicle’s wheels are aligned correctly, providing a smooth and easy ride. 

Battery Replacement
Unfortunately, many of us tend to find out the hard way that our vehicle’s battery needs to be replaced when we try to start up our vehicle and it won’t start. While it’s not fully possible to predict when a car’s battery will die, 3 to 5 years is a good general lifespan for a battery. Having maintenance technicians regularly check your battery’s health each time you go in for a service may give you a heads-up that it needs to be replaced before it unfortunately dies. If you’re already at Milstead for another service, our battery health tests are complimentary.

Visit Milstead Automotive For Your Automotive Maintenance Tasks
Whether you need routine maintenance such as an oil change or are looking for answers about a warning light, our team at Milstead Automotive has you covered. Give us a call at (281) 367-3535 to make an appointment for all your automotive maintenance tasks.

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