Factory Scheduled Maintenance in Dayton and Eldersburg, MD

Factory Scheduled Maintenance in Dayton and Eldersburg, MD

Every single car needs to get its recommended factory scheduled maintenance to ensure its reliability and that your vehicle is operating properly at all times. The typical maintenance schedule for most vehicles are the 30K, 60K, and 90K service intervals. These services may seem optional because your vehicle is most likely running smoothly, however, these services ensure that your vehicle could potentially avoid costly repairs in the future. These services include a thorough inspection of your vehicle such as its air filter, fluids, electrical components, and more. We also perform tune-ups to sure that certain parts such as spark plugs and filters are brand new and will last you a long time. Whether you drive a Toyota, Honda, Ford, or Hyundai, it is important to follow your manufacturer’s factory schedule maintenance to avoid voiding the warranty and prevent more serious issues with your vehicle. 

30,000 Miles Service

At around the 30k service interval, your vehicle is probably about two years old assuming that you drive the average yearly amount. Even though your vehicle is still relatively new, these are the services you should have performed on your vehicle before it hits 30,000 miles:

  • Air Filter

Air filters ensure that harmful pollutants stay out of your vehicle’s engine. This protects your engine from possible damage and ensures that its performance is at its optimal level.

A clogged air filter can make it more difficult for your engine to breathe. Getting your air filter changed every 15,000 to 30,000 miles is ideal. However, if you drive more in a dusty environment, it is recommended to replace the air filter earlier, such as every 15,000 miles.

  • Fuel Filter

Fuel filters ensure that the fuel entering your engine is clean and will not damage your vehicle. 

Your engine will not run properly if your fuel filter is clogged, so it is important to replace this regularly. A clogged fuel filter could prevent fuel from reaching your engine. 

  • Oil changes

Avoid unnecessary damage to your engine by getting a regular oil change. Your engine needs oil to ensure that it is running properly and is well lubricated. Determining when you need to get an oil change depends on the type of oil and what your manufacturer says, but at every factory scheduled maintenance, we check your oil to ensure that it is in perfect condition.

  • Windshield wipers and blades

Windshield wipers are an essential part of your car. Wipers clear your windshield of rain, snow, and dirt and keep your windshield clean. With normal use, your wiper blades will undergo typical wear and tear. It is important to check and replace it if necessary to keep your windshield free of any debris. 

60,000 Miles Service

Once your vehicle has reached the 60,000 miles mark, any clear major issues will be noticeable and can be remedied. The standard service from the 30k service interval will be provided as well as other services and detailed checks.

  • Battery

The battery provides electricity for different components of your vehicle when your engine isn’t running and provides the electricity needed to start your engine. A vehicle’s battery’s lifetime is approximately four years, which is about the amount of time it takes to drive 60k miles.

  • Brake Fluid

It is important to ensure that your brake fluid is free of any water and other contaminants. If your brake fluid is dirty, this could compromise your car’s braking system.

  • Brake Pads

Brake pads are designed to get worn out as it rubs against the brake rotors. They are designed to last about 50,000 miles, so it is important to get it checked and get it replaced if necessary. 

  • Brake Rotors

The friction between the brake rotors and brake pads can generate a lot of heat. This heat could damage and warp your brake rotors, so it is important to get this checked regularly to ensure that your vehicle’s braking performance is at its optimal performance. 

  • Coolant

Coolants are an essential fluid in your vehicle. It ensures that your engine will not overheat and keep the temperature stable. As you drive, you will start to lose some coolant. Therefore, it is important to get it refilled during your maintenance service.

  • Transmission Fluid

Transmission fluids are designed to make changing gears as smooth as possible. If there isn’t enough fluid, your transmission can burn and cause issues to the gears. It is important to check that you have the right amount of transmission fluid.

90,000 Miles Service

  • Hoses

Hoses are used to carry your coolant around. Eventually, the rubber on the hose will wear and can cause leaks to happen. Therefore, it is important to check on the quality of the hose to prevent potential damage to your engine area. 

  • Power Steering Fluid

Power steering fluid makes it easier and safer for you to steer your vehicle. If you notice that your steering is more difficult than usual, or if there is excessive noise, come to Town and Country Auto Repair to get your power steering fluid flushed out and replaced. We recommend that you replace it around every 75,000 miles.

  • Spark Plugs/Ignition System

Spark plugs are used to start the ignition of your engine. Depending on the type of material your spark plug uses, it is important to get it checked out and replaced if necessary during your factory scheduled maintenance. We recommend that you replace copper spark plugs every 30,000 miles and titanium spark plugs every 90,000 to 100,000 miles.

  • Timing Belt

Timing belts keep the valves and engine running. If there are issues with your timing belt, it could cause your engine to misfire and cause serious problems. Timing belts can be broken unexpectedly, so we recommend that you get them checked every 90,000 miles.

Your award-winning local shop for factory scheduled maintenance 

Oil solutions, fluid purges, assessments, filter replacements, and tune-ups are some factory suggested solutions that require to be done regularly on your automobile. At Town and Country Auto Repair in Dayton and Eldersburg, our ASE accredited professionals can execute factory arranged maintenance of all makes and versions of automobiles. We can lead you on the proper methods for preventative upkeep for your car and also advise you of advised periods.

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If you are in the Dayton and Eldersburg area or nearby, feel free to schedule an appointment with Town and Country Auto Repair today! We serve residents of Dayton and Eldersburg, Glenwood, Clarksville, Columbia, Gamber, and beyond. Town and Country Auto Repair – "Count on the professionalism of the Town, combined with the friendliness of the Country.". Our award-winning local technicians are well knowledgeable on factory scheduled maintenance for all types of makes. You can give us a call at 410-531-2493 (Dayton) or 410-552-6608 (Eldersburg) or schedule an appointment with us online.

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It's not easy to understand what needs to be disassembled in order to fix certain issues with vehicles. We are experts at diagnosing & fixing any issue that come in our shop. Add our amazing oil change to any service for 29.95 that includes a complete digital safety inspection & complimentary consultation, so you see what we see. It's worth the peace of mind knowing the state that your vehicle is in as we travel more in our vehicles. We are a family owned & operated auto repair shop that has been in business since 1989. Car Trouble? We Fix Everything! We are a MD State Inspection station & we can look over any vehicle to let you know if there are safety issues before you buy. The real difference in our shop is that we love what we do every day & we are experts in solving issues with vehicles! If you need tires, we can get the right tires & the most miles out of your vehicle. 
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Dayton

4105 Ten Oaks Rd, Dayton MD
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Eldersburg

6320 Sykesville Rd Eldersburg MD
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