Car Care 101

   

       

The basic care and feeding of your vehicle.

Today’s vehicles are complex network of machines and computers working together to provide the ultimate in convenience and performance. Like all machines, automobiles require routine maintenance and repairs to keep them reliable and in the best possible operating condition. All components in your vehicle have a useful life span. Each automobile manufacture designs a maintenance schedule to assure your vehicle provides its optimum life and performance. The maintenance schedule can be found in your vehicles owners manual. Typically it is divided into mileage intervals and sometimes time intervals. Some basic guidelines might be as follows. ( see your owners manual or your automotive professional for exact recommendations on your vehicle).

Every 3 months or 3000 miles:  (LOF ) Lube, oil & filter  

Every 6000 – 7500 miles: Rotate tires ( protects against premature tire wear and helps your tires last longer )

Every 12months or 15k miles: Tire rotation & balanceFour Wheel Alignment, Comprehensive vehicle inspection

Every 24 months or 30k miles: Engine performance , Coolant system service, Transmission serviceBrake fluid service , Brake systems inspection and adjustment, Valve Adjustment.

Every 48 months or 60k miles: This includes the 30k service & Secondary ignition service, Drive belt service, Timing belt service ( if required ), Radiator hose replacement

Every 72 months or 90k miles: 30k service and timing belt replacement ( Some Honda’s ) 

Additional services may be required for your specific vehicle.

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Contact Information

Kenny Knox Tire Center

520 Fob James Drive

Valley, AL 36854

Phone: 334-756-8473
Email: kennyknoxtire@knology.net

Feel free to call or email us to schedule your next appointment.


Business Hours

Monday - Friday
7:30AM - 5:30PM EST

Saturday - Sunday
Closed