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SERVICE SCHEDULE 2023.08.27

Posted on 4/20/2023
Updated  2023.08.28  ADDED BATTERY REPLACEMENT
 
     FYI:  The following is Youtube spot about
The one of the consequences of long oil change intervals:
            
                              Click here and advance to minute 8
 
 
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SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR EXPANDED POINTS          
 
 *FREQUENCY OF SERVICE*
(Coordinate for fewest visits per year)

3 months (Non-synthetic oil)​
*ROAD-WORTHINESS CHECK (FREE)
*SERVICE A (non-synthetic oil)
     
6 months  (Synthetic oil)
*ROAD-WORTHINESS CHECK (FREE)
*SERVICE A 
 
12 months
*SERVICE B
*NC REGISTRATION REQUIRED VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION.
 
18 months
*Replace wipers

24 months
*STEERING FLUID/FILTER SERVICE
*CVT TRANSMISSION SERVICE:    EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
           ALSO:
  ATTENTION SUBARU OWNERS: RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE RECENTLY
  CHANGED.  ASK OUR SERVICE ADVISOR ABOUT SPECIFICS
*BRAKE FLUID SERVICE
*VW AUDI TDI FUEL FILTER CONTAMINATION INSPECTION:
               (related to TDI pump replacement).
*ENGINE INTAKE CLEANING (GASOLINE) SERVICE:
                       EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for
                     Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
                 CYLINDER WALL DAMAGE PREVENTION
 
 
36 months
*ENGINE COOLANT SERVICE
*TRANSMISSION (non-CVT) FLUID/FILTER SERVICE
*DRIVELINE FLUID SERVICES
*SUSPENSION HYDRAULICS FLUID SERVICE
*REPLACE ALL BATTERIES
 
 
60,000 miles
*VW AUDI TDI  DIESEL FUEL INJECTION HIGH PRESSURE PUMP  
   REPLACEMENT:  
                           EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 
         TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF RUINING THE ENTIRE 
                            FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
                     (related to TDI Filter Inspection).
 
*SPARK PLUGS REPLACEMENT SERVICE
 
    
     60 months or by 100,000 miles
     *TIMING BELT SERVICE
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        *EXPANDED EXPLAINATIONS*
THE FUNDAMENTAL PREMISE IS SEMI-ANNUAL                                                          (DISREGARD MILEAGE) 
This schedule is more realistic than the manufacturers' and much 
easier for the owner as it is calendar based rather than the more 
difficult mileage format. (Think: dental cleaning based on number 
of chews). This service appointment then becomes routine and predictable, unlike the mileage scheme that easily becomes out of synch.
 
SPECIAL NOTE:
PRIMARY REASON FOR A 6 MONTH IS THE ROAD-WORTHINESS CHECK. 
This Recommendation is for all cars so that at anytime it is ready for the road. 
(To confirm it's readiness, at least once a week:  Start and idle for ten minutes (to recharge battery), check warning lights, and walk around to check for low tires and leaks.  Tip: park with front wheels turned to show the tread )
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SCHEDULING PREMISE IS THAT ALL SERVICES CAN BE ALIGNED WITH THE MOST COMMON and FREQUENT,  THAT IS OUR "SERVICE A",  ESPECIALLY WITH NC SAFETY INSPECTION.
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VEHICLE ROAD-WORTHINESS CHECK and ENGINE OIL CHANGE IS CALLED  "SERVICE A".
                  Short road test. Change engine oil and filter, check and 
                  top-off fluids, road worthiness check.​
                  Recommendation: Vehicle Road-worthiness Inspection                                    even if the oil change is not warranted.
                 
VEHICLE BODY SERVICE IS CALLED "SERVICE B".          
                    Long Road test.  Check body operations such as windows
                   Lubrication of hinges and latches, treat body rubber,
                    inspect cabin and engine air filters. Pull wheels for close brake
                     inspection.
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     You:  Do I need to change my oil?
      Me:  Do you need to brush your teeth?
Dentist:  No, just the ones you want to keep.

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