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It is generally recommended that car service be done when a vehicle has been driven for no less than 5,000 kilometers or for one year. Check the manufacturer's car log book for the exact kilometers and time for routine services. If you don't perform the routine car services according to the manufacturer's suggested schedule you are putting undo wear and tear on your auto. You may wear out parts that can lead to major issues later on. The reason explaining why the routine services are advised are that they help to keep the vehicle running right for a long time.

A car service should include all of the following be done at the time mentioned above: oil replacement and filter change, inspection of all belts and hoses, brakes checked, charging system checked, the air conditioning system checked, the cooling system requires a pressure test and all fluid levels must be checked and filled appropriately. This is what really should be included in a minor vehicle upkeep schedule. These are easy cheap things to check for, but failing to do so could be a major mistake. If the vehicle runs out of any of the fluids, you can considerably damage the systems in the vehicle, then a simple service turns into a repair job that can costs thousands of greenbacks to fix.

A major car service needs to be performed on your vehicle if you spot any of these signs: coarse running engine, hard to start, poor fuel economy, poor driving performance or sluggishness, stalling or overruns in the engine or if you have driven more than a year or over ten thousand kilometers. Again, check the auto log book for specific kilometers and time frames. Major services that get ignored could lead to heavy damage later on. Don't think you are saving cash by avoiding these services, because issues caused from neglecting to perform major services can cost upwards to thousands of bucks to repair [*T].

Major car services can include everything mentioned above in the minor car services but should also include the following: adjustment of the brakes, full engine fine tune, air and fuel filters replaced, spark plugs and ignition leads replaced and check and replace the points, condenser and distributor cap. Take a look at the clutch and the electric system including the battery and alternator and computer. Run a safety inspection. A thorough car service includes all of the above and servicing the automated transmission, doing a gear oil replacement and differential oil replacement.

Have a folder in the auto to store the invoices and service details of whenever you have a car service performed. Keep a calendar and mark when the auto log book suggests certain routine maintenances. Keeping the car well looked after by following the recommended service schedule will ensure the vehicle will run correctly for a long time. Many times keeping up with the upkeep schedule will help to prevent costly repairs later on. By keeping all the bills and service records with the automobile will help to sell it later if you chose to put the auto up on sale.