Why Routine Maintenance by Mileage Is More Important Than Ever on Newer Vehicles
Vehicle owners believe newer vehicles require less maintenance. They are built with advanced technology, synthetic fluids, and sophisticated onboard computers. Today's vehicles are certainly more advanced than ever before. Routine maintenance based on mileage is more important than newer cars. At Advantage Automotive, we often hear customers say, "The vehicle is running fine," or "The maintenance light hasn't come on yet." Unfortunately, waiting until there is a problem can lead to costly repairs. This could have been prevented with scheduled maintenance. Today's Vehicles Are More Complex Modern vehicles are equipped with: Turbocharged engines Direct fuel injection systems Variable valve timing Electronic transmissions Advanced cooling systems Multiple onboard computers and sensors Emissions control systems These components work together to improve fuel economy, performance, and emissions. However, they also require proper main...