Maintenance is essential for every vehicle, even a Buick. As time passes, parts will inevitably wear out or become damaged. Fluids will weaken, potentially damaging other components. Your Buick service checklist has been carefully planned to account for natural wear and tear and ensure your car is always in good shape. As your Buick dealership, we want to tell you about some of the services we offer. more Fluid Checks Your Buick contains many different fluids, and each performs an important role. Some fluids, like engine oil, lubricate engine components to protect them against friction damage. Other fluids like coolant help control engine temperature and protect it against overheating. Power steering fluid allows the power steering to work effectively, reducing the effort required to turn the steering wheel. Aside from fuel, the most important fluids in your Buick are engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, coolant, and differential fluid. Each fluid has a pre-determined lifespan to ensure maximum efficiency and safety. Our technicians can easily check any of the fluids and replace them when necessary. We also replace the filters for fluids that require them, like engine oil and transmission fluid. Tire Maintenance It's a fact that your tires will eventually wear out. They gradually abrade over time due to friction with the surface. In addition, tires lose flexibility as the rubber ages, and this will result in cracks and leaks. Tire balancing and alignment issues can develop over time, increasing tire wear even further. Fortunately, tire wear can be reduced through regular maintenance. Tire balancing and wheel alignment should be checked every 6,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first. Our technicians will also examine your tires for signs of wear or damage and repair them if possible. Your tires usually need replacement every six years, but this time can be increased or decreased depending on their condition. Battery Replacement The average lifespan of a battery is three to five years before it wears out and fails. Battery capacity naturally degrades over time as the battery chemicals break down. Extreme heat or cold, electrical system issues, and other problems can reduce battery life even further. We recommend regular battery checks, starting from your battery's third year. We connect your battery to our computerized battery tester. The tester subjects your battery to numerous strength tests to determine any weakness or identify a major capacity drop. If your battery is healthy, we recommend retesting in a year. If your battery is failing, we'll replace it for you. The full checklist for your Buick's services is listed in your car manual. If you'd like to know more about your services or to book a service, contact us today at Ed Martin Buick GMC in Carmel, IN.
