Maintenance

Cars that last over a decade have one thing in common: preventive maintenance.

Throughout the life of your vehicle, the manufacturer expects you to visit an automotive service center for factory scheduled maintenance. This includes common services like oil and filter changes, as well as component inspections at certain mileage intervals. You will also need to replace system parts, like brake pads and rotors, at intervals identified in your owner's manual.

Following your maintenance schedule not only helps you get the longest life from your vehicle, it keeps your car or truck covered under its factory warranty and extended warranties.

It makes sense. Your car manufacturer doesn't want to pay for a vehicle that hasn't been taken care of properly. Automotive maintenance saves you money in the long run by reducing the chance for unexpected problems and ensuring you're covered if something goes wrong.

Vehicle Maintenance in Hawaii

There's nothing like the tropical weather in Hawaii, but it can test cars. There are some climate-specific maintenance items that also deserve your attention if you wish to keep your vehicle at its best.

Tropical climate maintenance items:

• Wash your car regularly to remove salt
• Apply wax to resist salt and sun damage
• Replace the wiper blades as needed (intense heat can reduce their longevity)
• Check air pressure in tires routinely
• Check and change fluids as needed
• Keep your vehicle covered or in shade when possible
• Test the battery regularly

At Hawaiian Tire & Auto Center, we can assist you with a variety of preventive maintenance and tropical climate maintenance items to keep your car, truck, or SUV at its best in Hawaii. Call (808) 487-6616 for more information.

Where Do I Go for Preventive Maintenance in Aiea, HI?

You might think your best bet is to go to the nearest dealer in Aiea, HI for car care. However, you don't need a dealer to keep your factory warranty valid. That's been true since 1975, thanks to something called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects you when choosing where to go for automotive service. Under it, you're allowed to go to an independent automotive service center and use aftermarket parts for repairs and maintenance. Your factory warranty will remain intact as long as you follow the maintenance schedule.

Hawaiian Tire & Auto Center provides preventive maintenance for Aiea, HI, Honolulu, HI, Kailua, HI, and surrounding areas.

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Learn About Automotive Maintenance Services

Common maintenance services we offer include but are not limited to:

• Lube & Oil Change: Your car requires lubrication for its mechanical parts to work seamlessly together. Without good motor oil, friction will cause wear and tear on the metal parts. Eventually, this can lead to your engine overheating. An oil change is necessary because oil becomes dirty over time. Oil change intervals vary depending on whether you use synthetic or regular oil and how frequently you drive.
• Tire Rotation: A tire rotation helps control the rate of wear for your tires. A technician swaps the position of your tires, because tires wear at different rates depending on their location. For example, the front right tire might hit pot holes frequently on turns, while the rear left tire misses them. In addition, front tires must support the weight of the engine, while rear tires contend with a different amount of pressure. Rotating tires, usually every 6 months, helps with tire performance and longevity. You don't want to end up at the tire shop needing one or two tires replaced, in part because performance suffers when you mix and match tread levels.
• 30,000 Mile Service: At 30,000 miles you've reached an important milestone. Many manufacturers recommend maintenance at or near this mileage. Service includes replacing the engine oil and filter, checking and/or changing the coolant, inspecting the brakes, replacing the air filters, inspecting the exhaust, and checking other automotive fluids and parts.
• 60,000 Mile Service: Your car is seasoned with many miles behind it and many more to go. At the 60,000 mile mark, your car parts and fluids will be checked and replaced again. Services include inspecting the steering linkage and boots, fuel line connections, transmission fluid, spark plugs, and other parts and fluids.
• 90,000 Mile Service: As your car reaches the 90,000 mile point, it's time for another maintenance check. Like the prior maintenance service intervals, you'll need your system components and fluids checked to retain vehicle dependability and performance.
• Spring Checkup: Make sure your vehicle is in top condition for the high temperatures ahead with a checkup.

This is a sample of the maintenance services available at Hawaiian Tire & Auto Center. We perform mileage services at all levels and can abide by the schedule in your owner's manual to ensure everything is serviced when it should be. If you have any questions, call or contact us online today.

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