While Subaru vehicles are known for their reliability and durability, regular auto maintenance is essential to getting the most out of your car. If you want your Subaru to reach its full potential for longer, we recommend sticking to the following New Year’s Resolutions for your car.
Auto Car Care
Oil change
When you’ll need to get your car oil changed varies by vehicle model and driving habits. To be safe, get the oil checked and changed every 3 months or 3,000 miles.
Brakes
Get your brake pads checked when you get your oil changed. They typically need to get replaced between 25,000 and 75,000 miles.
Tires
Get your tires rotated every 6 months or 6,000 to 8,000 miles. They likely will need to get replaced at six to ten years.
Fluids
Get your wiper fluid filled up when you get your oil changed. At your 100,000 mile tune-up, you’ll want to get the other fluids checked too, including: transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and coolant.
Battery
Get your car battery tested every six months. You may want to be prepared for the cost of a replacement once you hit three years.
Lights
Broken tail or brake lights can be incredibly dangerous. Get those checked every week. It’s as easy as having a friend stand behind and in front of the vehicle while you test the lights.
Keep emergency kit in the car
Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle that includes the following essentials:
- Tire jack and spare tire
- Jumper cables
- Road flares
- Flashlight
- Cell phone charger
- Bottle water and snacks
- Blanket
Driving Resolutions
Stay calm and patient on the road
Don’t let road rage lead to unnecessary vehicle repair costs. When you feel yourself getting frustrated while driving, make sure to take deep breaths or pull over when it is safe to do so.
Always use turning signals
When making a turn or changing your lane, make sure to have your signal on to alert other drivers.
Keep a safe trailing distance
Make sure to leave plenty of distance between your car and the one in front. This will help ensure you have time to stop if the vehicle in front brakes suddenly. It’s recommended you leave two cars worth of distance.
Subaru Service and Shopping in Delray Beach, FL
Schedule your New Year subaru service at Schumacher Subaru of Delray in Florida. And make sure to take advantage of our subaru service specials.
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