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Factory Recommended
Maintenance |
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| Automotive manufacturers know that a
well maintained car, truck or SUV increases owner’s satisfaction because
the vehicle is more dependable and will last longer. That’s why the
manufacturer (“factory”) creates detailed maintenance schedules
outlining specific operations to be performed on various components and
systems. This is done at different mileage intervals to ensure proper
operation and prevent premature wear. |
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| Your vehicle’s manufacturer also
indicates which services are required to maintain the factory warranty
and extended warranty. But did you know that this scheduled maintenance
does not need to be performed by a dealership? Your local AAMCO center
can provide all of your vehicle’s needs specified in the owner’s manual.
Our skilled technicians perform a wide range of services, making AAMCO
your one-stop shop for all of your vehicle’s repairs and maintenance.
Click on each of the services below to find out more about each of the
services available at AAMCO. |
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centers. |
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Air Filtration Replacement
Service |
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| Clean air is better. A clean air filter
helps your car, truck or SUV perform better. |
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| A typical Air Filtration Replacement
Service at AAMCO includes: |
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Replacement of the
air filter, to improve gas mileage, engine performance, and
acceleration. |
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Replacement of the breather
element, if needed, to help keep contaminants out of the
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engine oil. |
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Replacement of the
PCV Valve, if needed, to reduce fumes, air pollution and wear on
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parts. |
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Automatic Transmission
Fluid Services |
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| AAMCO centers are the experts in the
care and maintenance of your car, truck or SUV’s transmission. AAMCO
centers offer the following transmission fluid services—click on any for
more information |
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Power Purge Plus
Transmission Flush & Filter Change
Power Purge Transmission Flush
Safeguard Fluid & Filter Change |
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Battery Maintenance Services |
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| A well-maintained battery gives you
peace of mind, whether you’re out on the road or the weather turns cold.
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| Does your battery keep running down?
Does it start slowly? Or does the temperature impact how well your car
starts? It takes an expert to diagnose the starting and charging systems
in your vehicle. Take your car, truck or SUV to AAMCO for a starting and
charging system diagnosis and our free 36-point ProtectCheck. |
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| An AAMCO technician will inspect the
battery connections, the hardware, the condition of the case, the
electrolyte level (where applicable), and the battery load (its ability
to perform its function). The technician inspects the alternator belts,
brackets and connections, and tests voltage and current. Finally, the
starter is inspected for proper connections and mounting, and is tested
to see how much electrical power is required to turn over the engine
when the engine is cranked. |
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| Based on this expert diagnosis, your
AAMCO center will recommend the service that’s right for you and replace
only the needed components. |
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| Unlike other components in your car or
truck, the battery does not give warning signs when it is near failure.
A battery aged three or more years is a good candidate for replacement.
Please refer to your owners manual for factory recommended maintenance
intervals for your specific vehicle. |
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Brake System Fluid Service |
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| Many experts recommend replacing the
fluid as a preventive maintenance service every two years or 24,000
miles. That’s because brake fluids absorb moisture over time, which
could mean your brakes perform less well when you need them the
most—during hard braking. |
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| The brake fluid level should be checked
periodically, preferably with every oil change. Check your owners manual
to determine the recommended interval for changing the brake fluid, or
bring your vehicle to AAMCO to have a complete brake inspection. You’ll
also get the AAMCO 36-Step
ProtectCheck
Inspection to ensure all of the major systems in your vehicle are in
good working order. |
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Cabin Air Filter Service |
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| You can breathe cleaner air in your car,
truck or SUV by regularly changing the cabin air filter. In a compact
area like a vehicle interior, there can be high concentrations of dust,
pollen and bacteria, which can affect the health of the driver and/or
passengers by aggravating allergies. |
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| Fortunately, a large number of vehicles
now have a cabin air filter to clean incoming air. Cabin air filters are
electro-statically charged, and work like a magnet to collect pollutants
as they try to enter and move through your car. |
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| Please refer to your owners manual for
factory recommended maintenance intervals for your specific vehicle. Or,
AAMCO centers can print out your recommended maintenance intervals. It
should be noted however, that cabin air filter replacement is not always
noted in the owner’s manual, so a rule of thumb is replacement about
every 15,000 miles. |
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Cooling System Service |
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| Did you know that the cooling system and
its overheating is the most common cause of mechanical breakdowns on the
road? And that overheating can cause severe damage to the engine and the
transmission? |
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| Coolant (also termed anti-freeze)
protects your engine from overheating and from freezing. The coolant’s
effectiveness can diminish over time and lose many of its protective
properties—even causing your radiator to rust and corrode. The cooling
system itself can get clogged with built-up deposits from oil, grease,
scale, hose decomposition, and other materials. |
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| Coolant/antifreeze manufacturers
recommend changing the coolant fluid once a year, and some service
manuals stipulate flushing and refilling the radiator every 24 months,
regardless of mileage. Check your car's owner manual, or come to AAMCO
where we can give you information on the recommended interval for
changing the coolant in your vehicle. A good rule of thumb is to change
the fluid every 24 months (at minimum), or if you have any of the
following symptoms: |
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Your vehicle
overheats |
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Your coolant or temperature
light comes on |
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Your temperature
gauge reads higher or lower than normal |
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Your heater does
not work |
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| Visit your local AAMCO for an AAMCO
Cooling System Service, and get a 36-point
ProtectCheck Inspection performed on your vehicle at no
additional cost. |
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Fuel Filter Replacement
Service |
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| The fuel filter helps prevent water,
dirt particles and other contaminants from getting into your vehicle’s
fuel system—where they can clog up your fuel injection system or
carburetor. The fuel filter itself can get clogged or contaminated over
time, making your car, truck or SUV perform at less than its best. |
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| The fuel filter should be replaced
according to your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications, or about every
year or two if you drive under more severe driving conditions—for
example, if your car is constantly subjected to the stresses of
stop-and-go driving. |
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| An AAMCO Fuel Filter Replacement Service
includes disconnecting and removing the old filter, installing a new
filter, and checking the fuel filter and fittings for leaks. |
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Fuel System Cleaning Service |
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| Restore maximum power and performance to
your vehicle’s engine with an AAMCO Fuel System Cleaning Service. Almost
every car, truck or SUV today uses fuel injection, and fuel injection
maintenance is now routinely recommended to keep you car performing at
its best. |
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| An AAMCO Fuel System Service may help to
alleviate the following symptoms: |
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Trouble starting |
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Poor gas mileage and
performance |
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Hesitating or
knocking |
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Rough idle
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| If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, or would like to know the recommended interval for fuel system
service in your vehicle, check your car's owner manual, or come in to
your local AAMCO center. |
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Full Service Oil,
Lube & Filter Change |
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| Most technicians agree that changing the
engine oil and filter on a regular basis is the single most important
maintenance service for your car, truck or SUV. Most technicians also
agree that it should be changed about every 3,000 miles if you are
driving in what are defined as severe conditions: stop-and-go traffic,
city driving, or frequent short trips. |
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| An AAMCO Full Service Oil, Lube & Filter
Change includes: |
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Up to 5 quarts of
engine oil |
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New oil filter |
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Lubrication of all
grease fittings on your vehicle, as applicable |
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Plus AAMCO’s
36-point
ProtectCheck Inspection,
to ensure all major systems in your |
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vehicle are in good
working order. |
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Light Bulb Replacement Service |
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| Working lights and light bulbs are
critical to your safety on the road. Your headlights need to work
properly for oncoming traffic to see you, and for you to see them. Your
taillights need to work so drivers following you know when you are
stopping or turning. |
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| Visit AAMCO for Light Bulb Replacement
Service if any of the following bulbs are burned out: |
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Headlights |
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Taillights |
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Parking lights |
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Reverse lights |
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Fog lights |
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| To make sure your lights are functioning
properly and that all major systems in your car, truck or SUV are in
good working order, visit AAMCO annually for a 36-point
ProtectCheck Inspection. |
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Serpentine Belt
Replacement Service |
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| Serpentine belts are critical to the
operation of a number of your vehicle’s components, from the water pump
to the power steering pump to the alternator to the air conditioning.
And who wants to go without air conditioning or power steering! |
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| That’s why it’s important to have the
serpentine belt inspected regularly—as it is a part of AAMCO’s 36-point
ProtectCheck Inspection. A worn serpentine
belt is not always obvious, so it’s important to have it changed
according to your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. Timely
replacement could mean the difference between trouble-free operation,
and just plain old trouble. |
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Tire Rotation Service |
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| AAMCO Tire Rotation Service helps
protect your safety and extend the life of the tires on your vehicle.
Tire rotation helps ensure that all of the tires wear evenly. Most
manufacturers recommend rotation of tires frequently, generally every
6,000 to 12,000 miles, or when tire tread wear appears uneven.
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| While performing the service, AAMCO
certified technicians will also check the tire pressure and inspect the
tires for any damage or unusual wear. They’ll also perform a 36-point
ProtectCheck Inspection to ensure all major
systems in your car, truck or SUV are in good working condition. |
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Wiper Blade Replacement
Service |
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| Worn blades are easy to overlook, but
can pose a serious safety hazard while you are driving. A rule of thumb
is to change your wiper blades every six months or so, especially if you
live in an area with extreme temperature changes. |
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| AAMCO’s Wiper Blade Replacement Service
will remove your vehicle’s old blades and install quality new blades.
We’ll also check for any damage to the windshield wiper arm assembly. |
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