Routine car maintenance is vital to ensure your INFINITI performs optimally. With help from the certified technicians at your INFINITI dealership and a little car care from you, your vehicle will always be reliable, fuel-efficient, and safe to drive.
Advice From Your INFINITI Dealership: 4 Car Maintenance Tips for INFINITI Owners
1. Regularly Change the Engine Oil
A regular oil change from a certified INFINITI technician is one of the most critical maintenance tasks. Fresh motor oil keeps the moving components under the hood well-lubricated, reduces friction, and increases the life of your engine.
During an oil change, the technician will also replace the oil filter, which removes impurities from the oil and safeguards your engine against harmful contaminants. Refer to your owner’s manual or ask your INFINITI technician for your specific model’s recommended oil change intervals.
2. Keep an Eye on the Fluids
Check your car’s fluid levels once a month and add more if necessary. Also, look on the ground under your vehicle for any leaks. If you see a puddle, you can determine the type of fluid leaking out by color. Engine oil ranges from amber-brown to dark brown, brake fluid is brown, power steering fluid is red, and transmission fluid is orange or reddish-brown.
Coolant is bright red, green, blue, orange, or yellow. If you detect a fluid leak, get your INFINITI to your technician as soon as possible. Delaying the repair may cause further damage to your car.
3. Check Your Battery
The last thing you need is a dead battery and getting stranded on the side of the road. To avoid the inconvenience of jump-starting your car, inspect the battery cables closely to ensure they are securely attached and check for leakage or corrosion around the terminals. If you notice a buildup, you can clean it using a brush and a mixture of baking soda and water.
Dim or flickering headlights or malfunctioning accessories could indicate that your battery is weak and may need replacing. Ask your technician for a battery inspection and test to ensure the battery is still strong enough to keep your car running.
4. Look After Your Tires
Keeping your car’s tires inflated to the proper tire pressure levels is essential. Over or underinflation can cause damage to the tires and increase fuel consumption. Regularly walk around your vehicle and inspect the tires for damage, such as cracks, cuts, or bulges that might cause a blowout. If you notice uneven tread wear, consider getting a tire rotation. Regular tire rotations will ensure your tires wear down evenly and last longer.
Rely on the professionals to help you maintain your vehicle and keep it running like new. Call Bommarito INFINITI today to schedule a maintenance service, and the INFINITI-trained technicians will take care of all your vehicle’s maintenance requirements.
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