Car Tips
Cars break down. Moving parts don't last forever. But you can maximize the life of your car by taking care of it. Follow the one in your owner's manual and bring your car into Blaskin & Lane for regular maintenance. Here's a typical routine maintenance schedule.
Seasonal Tune-Ups
Many vehicle owners follow a seasonal maintenance schedule. This, too, will help you extend the life of your car. Here's what we recommend be done a minimum of twice a year.
Blaskin & Lane offers the following seasonal maintenance package for $34.95 (most cars) for fall/winter or spring/summer.
- Check antifreeze
- Check all hoses, clamps, and connections
- Check thermostat, fan belts, and radiator cap
- Test battery
- Clean battery terminals, cables, and connections
- Rotate tires
- Check brakes, brake fluid, and brake lines
- Check windshield washer and wipers
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks
- Lubricate and change oil and oil filter
Oil Change Calendar
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6 months or 5,000 km |
12 months or 10,000 km |
18 months or 15,000 km |
24 months or 25,000 km |
30 months or 25,000 km |
36 months or 30,000 km | |
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Lube, oil, and filter |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
Check-Up Calendar
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6 months or 5,000 km |
12 months |
18 months |
24 months |
30 months |
36 months |
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Wheel bearing repack |
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x |
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x |
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Tire rotation |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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Front end alignment |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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Cooling system belts and hoses |
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x |
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x |
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Flush coolant |
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x |
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x |
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Spark plugs |
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x |
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Ignition wires |
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x |
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Air filter |
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x |
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x |
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Fuel filter |
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x |
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x |
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Other filter |
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x |
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x |
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PCV valve |
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x |
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x |
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Transmission fluid and filter |
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x |
x |