Cars break down. Moving parts don't last forever. But you can maximize the life of your car by taking care of it. Here's a typical routine maintenance schedule. Follow the one in your owner's manual and bring your car into Blaskin & Lane for regular maintenance.

SEASONAL TUNE-UPS:

Many vehicle owners follow a seasonal maintenance schedule. This, too, will help you extend the life of your car. Here's what we recommend be done a minimum of twice a year.

Blaskin & Lane offers the following seasonal maintenance package for $34.95 (most cars) for fall/winter or spring/summer:

• Check antifreeze
• Check all hoses, clamps, and connections
• Check thermostat, fan belts, and rad cap
• Test battery
• Clean battery terminals, cables, and connections
• Rotate tires
• Check brakes, brake fluid, and brake lines
• Check windshield washer and wipers
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks
• Lubricate and change oil and oil filter

Oil change calendar:

	6 months or 5,000km	12 months or 10,000km	18 months or 15,000km	24 months or 25,000km	30 months or 25,000km	36 months or 30,000km
Lube, oil, and filter	x	x	x	x	x	x

 

Check-up calendar:

	6 months or 5,000km	12 months or 10,000km	18 months or 15,000km	24 months or 25,000km	30 months or 25,000km	36 months or 30,000km
Wheel bearing repack				x		x
Tire rotation	x	x	x	x	x	x
Front end alignment	x	x	x	x	x	x
Cooling system belts and hoses				x		x
Flush coolant				x		x
Spark plugs				x
Ignition wires				x
Air filter		x		x
Fuel filter		x		x
Other filter		x		x
PCV valve		x		x
Transmission fluid and filter					x	x