Arranging timely maintenance can help keep your Buick in prime condition as well as prevent unnecessary repairs. Your local Buick dealership can provide advice on repair prevention, with a recommended schedule that’s tailored to match your driving habits and lifestyle.
1. Oil Change
Changing your oil regularly may seem like a trivial task, but it performs a critical role in protecting your Buick engine. Oil helps moving components operate smoothly and prevents friction. Over time, the oil can degrade and become dirty and gritty, which can cause damage to the engine. Your dealership can perform an oil flush to get rid of any sludge in the system and provide new oil.
2. Multi-Point Inspection
The technicians at your local dealership have expert knowledge on how Buicks operate, allowing them to quickly identify when something isn’t quite right. A multipoint inspection is a way of checking your Buick for any signs of a problem, no matter how small. This could include looking at fluids, lights, brakes, hoses, belts, and tires. Identifying any issues early prevents damage to other parts of the car and often costs less to repair.
3. Battery Testing
Your Buick relies on its battery to start as well as operate all electrical components. Daily driving can take its toll on battery health, especially if the car has been exposed to hot or cold weather. Your dealership can test the health of your battery and advise when it needs replacement. As well as guarding against an unexpected inability to start the car, a battery check can also protect the alternator and onboard computers by preventing power surges.
4. Tire Rotation and Alignment
Your tires are important for keeping you safe on the road, but they also protect the steering, suspension, and drivetrain. Getting the tires rotated and aligned evens out wear and extends the lifespan of the tires, but also reduces the risk of damage to other areas.
5. Coolant Flush
Coolant helps keep your engine at a safe temperature and contains chemicals that prevent rust and corrosion. Similar to oil, coolant can break down over time, and even when topped off it can no longer stop rust from building up in the hoses, radiator, and engine pathways. This leads to overheating, which can blow the head gasket and cause engine damage. Flushing the coolant removes any contaminants and provides fresh fluid to keep the system clean and cool.
6. Filter Replacement
Your Buick relies on various filters to maintain an efficient performance and provide a comfortable cabin environment. Getting the cabin air, oil, and engine air filters changed at the recommended service intervals can eliminate unnecessary wear on other components and prevent expensive repairs.
Discuss Repair Prevention at Your Local Dealership
Your owner’s manual will provide recommendations on what services should be carried out and how often. Your local dealership can carry out the work as well as discuss any specific needs your car may have.
If you’re ready to schedule a service or you’d just like professional advice, contact our friendly team here at Everett Buick GMC in Bryant, AR.
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