Could Your Car Need One of These Necessary Services Right Now?

It can be tough to keep up with all of the preventive maintenance your car requires in order to stay in the best possible condition. HRS AutoCare completely understands and has a list for you of services you might have been overlooking.

Did you know that your battery has a time limit on it? Most car batteries are doing great if they make it to four years old, and if yours is older than that you might be on borrowed time. If you’re noticing any issues like rough starts, problems with peripherals, or dimmer lights, it might be time to get your battery tested.

Lots of car owners don’t even realize their car has a timing belt until it breaks. Timing belts, like batteries, have a lifespan and it’s shorter than you think. Double-check the owner’s manual to see when you should have the timing belt serviced and do so before it breaks.

Most people don’t get their brake fluid swapped out unless they absolutely have to. But getting new brake fluid is definitely something you might want to consider. Brake fluid is an oil, and if it ever becomes contaminated with water or you spring a leak that you don’t realize is there, you may need fresh brake fluid.

Transmission fluid is what keeps the transmission running well and cool, but if that fluid breaks down or gets too dirty, you can develop transmission trouble. It’s a good idea to verify in your owner’s manual how often you should get your transmission fluid swapped out and then see where you are in that schedule. When in doubt, get the transmission fluid inspected and you’ll know for sure if it needs changing.

Coolant is another fluid you might think about once in a while and you might even top it up, which is a good practice. But periodically it needs to be completely flushed out of the cooling system and refilled with fresh coolant. If it’s been a while since you’ve done that, you’re probably overdue for this vital service.

Want some help staying on target with even the most obscure auto services? HRS AutoCare in Nicholasville, KY is happy to be of assistance. Give us a call today and we’ll set up an appointment to see what your car needs most in order to run perfectly for you.