Today’s … automobiles are more complex than ever and require regular preventive maintenance by experienced professionals.

Tires:

Maintaining the correct air pressure, rotating tires regularly and keeping your tires aligned and in balance improves safety … and saves you money by extending the life of your tires.

Additionally the following tips will help you prevent irregular tire wear....one of the most common causes for early replacement of your tires.

Correct air pressure … in each tire ensures uniform wear, safe handling and improves fuel economy.

Rotating … tires every 6,000 miles ensures a smooth ride, uniform tire wear and allows for inspection of brakes and suspension.

Balancing … tires corrects annoying vibrations and prevents irregular tire wear.

Proper alignment … ensures safe handling and prevents irregular tire wear -- should be checked at least every 6 months, or whenever your car is pulling abnormally to the left or right.

Automotive Service:

Regular preventive maintenance improves performance and extends the life of your engine, suspension and power train … preventing unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs.

• Oil, lube and filter … should be changed every 3 months or 3,000 miles to prevent abnormal wear and tear on your engine -- one of the best things you can do for your car.
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• Air Filter … should be inspected regularly and changed as necessary, or every 30,000 miles, to ensure optimal performance of your engine and improved fuel economy.
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• Fuel injection system … should be serviced every 30,000 miles to prevent carbon build-up and deposits that restrict fuel flow and degrade engine performance.
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• Transmission … fluid and filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles to ensure proper lubrication, preventing damage and ensuring smooth performance.
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• Timing Belts … should be changed every 60,000 miles to prevent unexpected failure that can leave you stranded.
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• Maintenance tune-up … should be performed as recommended by the manufacturer of your automobile to ensure longevity, optimal performance of your engine and improved fuel economy.

Have the expert staff of Southern Maryland Automotive take care of all your maintenance needs!