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  • Keeping Your Vehicle in Top Condition
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    This DIY Basic will provide pointers on how to keep your vehicle in top condition.
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    This DIY Basic will provide pointers on how to keep your vehicle in top condition.

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    What a great feeling to sit behind the wheel of a new vehicle! There's a sense of security knowing that your vehicle is in top operating condition, and maintaining that dependability and performance can be as simple as keeping your vehicle "genuine" by making scheduled maintenance visits to your dealer.

    • First, read your vehicle's scheduled maintenance guide (figure A), which provides a detailed recommended maintenance schedule for your vehicle make and model.

    • Keep the guide in your glove compartment for quick reference and record all maintenance that has been performed on your vehicle.

      Note: You can also go online and access a factory-recommended maintenance schedule.

    • One typical maintenance interval occurs at every 3,000-to-5,000 miles and includes:

      • Changing the engine oil and filter.

      • Rotating tires.

      • Performing a multi-point inspection of key systems including exhaust, cooling and filtration to name a few.

    • Additional maintenance intervals include 15,000 and 30,000 miles.

    • How and where you drive can also impact your maintenance schedule. Normal driving conditions include highway driving on paved roads in relatively dust-free areas.

      Note: Dust clogs your air filter and PCV filter.

    • Severe driving conditions include the following and may require a more frequent maintenance schedule:

      • Dusty or off-road driving.

      • Towing a trailer.

      • Idling for long periods.

      • Low-speed city driving.

    • It's best to leave the servicing of your vehicle to the factory trained experts at the dealership. Doing so will help ensure that your vehicle's warranty stays intact, since the technicians are trained to work on your particular make and model and use manufacturer designed and recommended parts.

    With proper care and maintenance, your vehicle should enjoy a long and healthy life on the road!