How Routine Maintenance Differs for Casey Used Cars

Our Casey used cars will appeal to you if you want a vehicle that’s less expensive than a new automobile. Whether it’s new or pre-owned, every car requires routine maintenance to remain safe and continue operating at an optimal level. While new and previously owned cars have specific maintenance tasks in common, maintaining an older vehicle differs in some significant ways. If your car is due for service, visit one of the dealerships that are part of Casey Auto.

Short-Term Maintenance

Pre-owned vehicles will require maintenance in the short term, and these tasks will need to be performed relatively frequently throughout your ownership experience. Some of the most common tasks you’ll need to schedule in one of our Casey service centers include oil changes, tire rotations, and multi-point inspections. You can do other service tasks on your own, like installing windshield wipers purchased from a Casey parts department.

Intermediate Maintenance

Whereas short-term maintenance tasks typically need to be performed every three to six months, intermediate jobs are required every 12 to 24 months. Your engine and cabin air filters must be replaced every 12 months or 30,000 – 60,000 miles. Flushing your coolant or antifreeze is necessary every 60,000 miles or two years.

The type of transmission you have influences how often you’ll need to get new transmission fluid. Vehicles with a manual transmission usually need an infusion of new fluid between 30,000 and 60,000 miles. Automobiles with an automatic transmission might travel up to 100,000 miles between fluid exchanges. Refer to your owner’s manual for specific recommendations for your vehicle.

Long-Term Maintenance

Tires generally last anywhere from six to 10 years. As the owner of a pre-owned car, you might not know how old your tires are. Check the tires’ tread depth to make sure it’s more than 2/32 of an inch. The deeper your tread is, the longer you can go before you need new tires.

Batteries often need to be replaced after five years, although some may last longer while others will fail earlier. If your battery is three years old or older, have it tested annually. Your transfer case fluid, timing belt, and differentials will also need occasional professional attention.

Shop Casey Used Cars in Newport News, VA

Now that you know how to maintain a pre-owned model, it’s time to shop for one. Look through our pre-owned vehicle offers now. Then visit our dealerships to purchase a new-to-you automobile.