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Vehicle Maintenance Recommendations

10/12/2016

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Eli’s Service Station is happy to provide automobile owners with these keys to keeping your car on the road.

Most people know that their engine oil should be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. In addition to changing your oil there is regular maintenance items that should be performed at regular intervals that should be followed to keep your car properly serviced and to keep it running smoothly.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 Miles
•   Change engine oil
•   Change oil filter

Every 15,000 Miles
•   Change engine oil
•   Change oil filter
•   Change engine air filter
•   Change in-cabin air filter

At 30,000 Miles
•   Repeat 15,000-mile service
•   Change fuel filter
•   Change engine coolant
•   Flush and replace power steering fluid
•   Flush and replace transmission fluids

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At 45,000 Miles
•   Repeat 15,000-mile service
•   Test and replace spark plugs
•   Test ignition system and replace if necessary
•   Change brake fluid
•   Check and replace brake pads

At 60,000 Miles
•   Repeat 15,000-mile service
•   Repeat 30,000-mile service
•   Test and replace timing belt if necessary
•   Check battery and replace if necessary

At 75,000 Miles
•   Repeat 15,000-mile service

At 90,000 Miles
•   Repeat 15,000-mile service
•   Repeat 30,000-mile service
•   Repeat 75,000-mile service

Car Repair Arlington, MA

Eli's Service Station
125 Broadway
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 648-9833

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Spring Car Tips

5/11/2016

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Spring Car Care Tips for Arlington, MA motorist.

Spring is probably the best time for maintenance on your automobile. Since summer is right around the corner preparation is essential to keep your summer driving plans on schedule and your vacation without any unwanted interruptions due to lack of maintenance on your car, truck or SUV.

Eli's Service Station in Arlington, MA offers the following tips to get your vehicle ready for summer.

Always read your vehicles owner's manual and follow the recommended service schedules.
Rough idling, stalling, hard starts should be fixed before hot weather sets in.
Your cooling system/radiator should be flushed and refilled per the recommendations of the service manual. Periodically check the coolant level condition and concentration. If you’re not into doing it yourself the technicians at Eli's Service Station can. Schedule service today. Call 781-648-9833.
Have our technicians check the condition of the belts, hoses and clamps
If your air conditioning system is not putting out the cold air it once did then have us inspect the system. It may need to be recharged.
This is a good time to have your oil and oil filter changed. Your owner’s manual can recommend how often to change your oil and filter.
Have your vehicles other filters (fuel, air, cabin, PCV, etc.) inspected and changed if necessary or as recommended.
Don’t neglect your tires! Have the condition and pressure of your tires checked.
Inspect your headlights, turn signals, brake lights and interior lights. Replace any burned out lights or malfunctioning brake and directional lights.
Replace worn wiper blades.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule maintenance, service or repairs to your car call the technicians at Eli's Service Station today! We are conveniently located 125 Broadway in Arlington and we can be reached at 781-648-9833.

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