The mechanic is tuning the car's engine.; Shutterstock ID 1936176397; purchase_order: 01154833; client: DealerOn Your vehicle is an investment. And like all investments, you expect to receive your return on investment or ROI. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to protect your Buick and extend the life of your vehicle. To help you do just that, the team at King O'Rourke Buick GMC have outlined a few of our top Buick maintenance tips. Get to Know Your Vehicle No matter the make or model, every vehicle is different. What may have been the case in your previous Buick may be entirely different in the one you have now. To best learn your vehicle, it's important to familiarize yourself with your owner's manual. The owner's manual is the individual how-to guide for your vehicle. This comprehensive instruction booklet will walk you through everything and anything you would want to know about your vehicle. While we don't expect you to read it from cover to cover, having a solid understanding of key areas can pay dividends in the end. Ensure Your Tires Are Properly Inflated Your tires are critical. In fact, your tires are the only part of your vehicle that actually touches the road. Because of this, it's of the utmost importance to ensure your tires are properly inflated. Most Buicks will have a tire pressure sensor to let you know whenever your tire pressure is out of line. You can use a tire gauge to make sure the actual PSI is in line with the manufacturer's suggested tire pressure. You can find this information on the doorjamb of the driver's side door. If your tire pressure is too low, it will cause your Buick to use more gas. On the other hand, when tire pressure is too high, you increase the likelihood of a blowout when driving down the road. And your tire pressure isn't one of set-it-and-forget-it tasks. Changes in the temperature can impact your tire pressure. For example, when temperatures drop, you will most likely notice the tire pressure on your Buick drop as well. Have Regularly Scheduled Maintenance One of the most important steps you can take to protect your vehicle is to have oil changes and regularly scheduled maintenance. While an oil change is one of those key preventative maintenance services, it's not the only service. In fact, there are an array of services, replacements, inspections, and tests that are performed on your vehicle each time it requires preventative maintenance. These maintenance services are set forth by the manufacturer and are performed based on a planned schedule. For example: • At 7,500 miles, we will usually rotate tires, change engine oil and filter, and perform other minor services. • At 15,000 miles, we will do the same as 7,500 miles. • At 22,500 miles, we will perform everything from 7,500 miles and replace passenger compartment air filter. • At 30,000 and 37,500 miles, we perform everything from 7,500 miles and perform inspections • At 45,000 miles, we will change oil, replace compartment air filters, replace engine air cleaner, change transmission fluid, change transfer case fluid, change brake fluid, inspect evaporative control systems, and more. While the oil change is the core service, each maintenance visit should include different services based on the manufacturer's suggestion. In addition to these services, you may also need alignments, tire rotations, and other services. Make sure to have these services to ensure your Buick continues to deliver value and reliability at every turn. Only Trust Certified Buick Facilities When it comes to choosing service facilities for Buick maintenance, you have no shortage of options. In fact, there are seemingly auto service and repair facilities on just about every corner. However, not all service facilities are created equally. Most of the third-party service centers are designed to provide fast oil changes to all types of vehicles. While they have benefits, they do not specialize in Buick vehicles. At the same time, they typically use inferior, aftermarket parts and replacement components — instead of the parts that were designed exclusively for your vehicle. At King O'Rourke Buick GMC, we specialize in maintaining and repairing Buick vehicles. As a specialized center, all of our methods, techniques, and practices are handed down directly from the manufacturer. This specialization allows us to quickly and efficiently identify and repair problems in a fraction of the time it can take third party facilities. While other facilities may use cheaper parts, King O'Rourke Buick GMC only use the best OEM parts, which are the exact parts the vehicle was manufactured with. To put it simply, the best way to maintain your Buick is to trust the experts at King O'Rourke Buick GMC for all of your maintenance and repair services. Keep Your Vehicle Clean Few things are more appealing than a sparkling clean vehicle. However, keeping your vehicle clean can help improve more than just aesthetics. Rain, pollen, tree sap, dirt, deceased bugs, mud, and even salt sprinkled on icy roads can affix itself to the surface of your vehicle. Although you may not notice these pollutants at the time, these elements include minerals that can cause significant damage to your paint job. If left unattended, these contaminants can eat into your clear coat and destroy your paint job. Because of this, it's of the highest importance to regularly clean your vehicle to remove these potentially harmful contaminants. Washing your Buick is a quick and cost effective way to protect your vehicle and ensure it continues to look remarkable for several years to come. Contact King O'Rourke Buick GMC When it comes to keeping your Buick running as well as the day you drove it home, trust the experts at King O'Rourke Buick GMC. We specialize in all things Buick and will provide the services and solutions your vehicle needs to continue performing at the high level it was intended.
