| 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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- Air Filtration Replacement Service
- Fuel System Cleaning Service
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Services
- Full Service Oil, Lube & Filter Change
- Battery Maintenance Services
- Light Bulb Replacement Service
- Brake System Fluid Service
- Serpentine Belt Replacement Service
- Cabin Air Filter Service
- Tire Rotation Service
- Cooling System Service
- Wiper Blade Replacement Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement Service
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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: |
- Replacement of the air filter, to improve gas mileage, engine performance, and acceleration.
- Replacement of the breather element, if needed, to help keep contaminants out of the engine oil.
- Replacement of the PCV Valve, if needed, to reduce fumes, air pollution and wear on engine 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. |
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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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| 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: |
- Trouble starting
- Poor gas mileage and performance
- Hesitating or knocking
- 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
- New oil filter
- Lubrication of all grease fittings on your vehicle, as applicable
- Plus AAMCO’s 36-point ProtectCheck Inspection, to ensure all major systems in your
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: |
- Headlights
- Taillights
- Parking lights
- Reverse lights
- 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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| 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. |
