Our Car Maintenance Guide

At Keyes Cars, we offer drivers with some of the best automotive brands in the world. Our dealerships are home to a variety of vehicles, from SUVs to sedans, to luxury cars. We also know that buying a new car isn’t a small purchase and that caring for it is paramount.

Car ownership means caring for your vehicle to ensure that it’s not only running smoothly, but that you’re also staying safe. That’s why we wanted to provide a quick car maintenance guide to help you best care for your vehicle.

Most car manufacturers categorize repair needs by the 30, 60, 90 rule. This rule means that specific components need service every 30-, 60-, or 90,000 miles. Furthermore, with so many parts in your car from tires to wiper blades, it can be hard to know if you need to stick to every suggested repair schedule.

While most drivers don’t follow the recommended maintenance schedule for everything in their car, there are certain areas that you should pay attention to, especially. The first area is your oil and oil filter. Your engine oil is the lifeblood of your engine and needs to be changed regularly. Not all cars need oil changes at the same time, so consult your owner’s manual. For example, a 2019 Lexus IS might need an oil change more often than a new Honda model.

We recommend checking your tires roughly once a month to ensure you have the correct tire pressure in your vehicle. For every 30,000 miles, you’ll want to change your filters. Maintenance get’s extremely vital every 60,000 miles, or roughly twice a year. Before 60,000 miles, you’ll want to check several areas, including your battery, brake fluid, brake pads, coolant, and various fluids.

Sticking to a regular maintenance schedule is essential when you own a car. Don’t endanger yourself by ignoring regular service.