Monday, April 19, 2021

How do I know when my Car needs maintenance?

 


It may seem common knowledge, but the busy nature of the world around us does not leave people with the ability to learn how to recognize when their car needs maintenance. So, if you are reading, here are a few quick tips to help you know when you should schedule Vehicle Maintenance.


Time

Like all machines, Cars and their Engines need regular maintenance to run smoothly. Most Owner's manuals recommend performing an Oil Change every 3k Miles. However, as shops, we have noticed customers don’t always pay attention to them mileage.



Pugh’s Automotive Services recommends that you schedule an Oil Change every 2-3 months. This allows our Automotive Mechanics to get to know your vehicle and keep an eye out for any abnormal wear & tear.

 

Warning Lights


Commonly referred to as “Idiot Lights,” most vehicles made today have Sensors that monitor the vehicle. The Service Soon or Oil Change light will come on when it’s time to get your vehicle’s Oil Changed. The Throttle Body Light, which looks like a little lightning bold inside parenthesis, will light up when it’s time to have your Throttle Body cleaned.

 

They even have lights for your tires. The TMPS sensor tells you when you need to replace your Tire Sensor. The Low Pressure Light indicates that Air is low in your Tires.

Some vehicles even have lights that indicate when it’s time to perform a Brake Replacement.

Pugh’s Automotive Service in Dover can help you with all of these Vehicle Maintenance needs.

 

Strange Sounds

When you start noticing strange smells or sounds coming from your vehicle, it’s often a sign that you let your maintenance go too long.

A Whining Sound can indicate several things. Low Power Steering Fluid is common when you hear a whining. Chirping can indicate a Worn Belt or Pulley, and Grinding can indicate worn Brakes & Rotors, or worn Wheel Bearings.

If you are experiencing any of these, take your vehicle to get inspected by an Automotive Mechanic Near Me immediately.

 


Pugh’s Automotive Service at 728 Leipsic Rd in Dover can help assist you with these items. We perform Oil Changes, Transmission Services, Shock & Strut Replacements, Brake Replacements, and more.

How do I know when my Car needs maintenance?

  It may seem common knowledge, but the busy nature of the world around us does not leave people with the ability to learn how to recogniz...