Preventive Maintenance

Cars that last over a decade have one thing in common: preventive maintenance.

Throughout the life of your vehicle, the manufacturer expects you to visit an automotive service center for factory scheduled maintenance. This includes common services like oil changes, as well as component inspections at certain mileage intervals. You may also need to replace certain system parts, like brake pads and rotors, as identified in your owner's manual.

Following your maintenance schedule not only helps you get the longest life from your vehicle, it also keeps your car or truck covered under the factory warranty and extended warranties.

It makes sense. Your car manufacturer doesn't want to pay for a vehicle that hasn't been taken care of properly. Automotive maintenance saves you money in the long run by reducing the chance for unexpected problems and ensuring you're covered if something goes wrong.

Where Do I Go for Preventive Maintenance in Kokomo, IN?

You might think your best bet is to go to the nearest dealer in Kokomo, IN for car care. However, you don't need a dealer to keep your factory warranty valid. That's been true since 1975, thanks to something called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects you when choosing where to go for automotive service. Under it, you're allowed to go to an independent automotive service center and use aftermarket parts for repairs and maintenance. Your factory warranty will remain intact as long as you follow the maintenance schedule.

Motor Wise of Kokomo provides preventive maintenance for Kokomo, IN, Greentown, IN, Russiaville, IN, and surrounding areas.

Learn About Automotive Maintenance Services

Common maintenance services we offer include but are not limited to:

• Lube & Oil Change: An oil change is one of the most common maintenance services requested, with good reason. Your car requires lubrication so its mechanical parts work seamlessly together. Without good motor oil, friction will cause wear and tear on the metal parts as they work together. This could eventually lead to your engine overheating. An oil change is necessary because oil becomes dirty over time. Oil change intervals vary depending on whether you use synthetic or regular oil and how frequently you drive.
• Air Filter Replacement: It's important to replace your air filter every so often. The air filter collects dust and debris, preventing contaminants from entering the engine. Over time, it will become dirty and clogged by what it prevents from passing through it. A new, clean air filter is just what you need and what we have to install for you.
• Fuel Injection: Your fuel injectors deliver fuel to your engine. If you have dirty and clogged fuel injectors, you may notice a loss in fuel economy and engine performance. We can check your fuel injectors to ensure they look good.
• Maintenance by Mileage: At certain mileage intervals identified in the owner's manual, it's recommended you take care of different parts and systems. For example, a 30,000 maintenance service may include replacing the engine oil and filter, checking and/or changing the coolant, inspecting the brakes, replacing the air filters, inspecting the exhaust, and checking other automotive fluids and parts. Depending on the mileage and your vehicle's make and model, different services will be recommended. At Motor Wise of Kokomo, we can help you with many of your part and system checks and part replacement needs.
• Spring Checkup: Before you hit the road for spring and summer, make sure your vehicle is running in top condition. No one wants to experience automotive problems on vacation. A spring checkup ensures everything looks good for the hot months ahead.
• Winter Checkup: Seasonal checkups are a great preventive practice. Cold and below zero temperatures have a negative effect on car batteries. Having your vehicle winterized helps prevent problems that could leave you on the side of the road in winter weather.
• Wiper Blade Replacement: Wiper blades don't last forever. When your wiper blades cause streaks or don't perform as well as they once did, see us for replacements.

This is a sample of the maintenance services available at Motor Wise of Kokomo. We perform mileage services at all levels. If you have any questions, call or contact us online today.

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