We all know that taking good care of
your vehicle will help ensure that it runs smooth and negates the risk of
having any expensive repairs made down the road. But did you know that many
people ignore some of the most important aspects of having a professional
service done? Mitsubishi service centres are the ideal place to have your
vehicle checked out, and with the following 9 common servicing procedures that
many people ignore, you too can prolong your vehicle's life.
1. Tyre Rotation
Each time you have your car
serviced, having your tyres rotated is one great way to increase the longevity
of your tyres, and help you save money over a longer period of time. Every
5,000 to 8,000km is recommended and some tyre manufacturers even offer free
tyre rotation as part of their warranty, so there is often no additional fees.
2. Engine Cleaning
Whilst you may wash your car from
time to time to get rid of the dirt and grime on the exterior of your vehicle,
getting the engine cleaned has a number of great benefits that your car
mechanic will explain. Removing the dirt, grime and tar-like substance from
your car’s engine will help avoid the engine overheating, as the sludge acts
like a thermal coat, keeping the exposed metal work of the engine from
dissipating heat effectively.
3. Coolant Maintenance
Any car repair centre will tell you
that coolant or antifreeze will break down over time and start to have negative
effects on your vehicle. When the coolant breaks down inside the small pipes
and tubes around your engine, this issue can rack up very large bills if not
taken care of. Your Mitsubishi service centre car mechanic will be able to
change the coolant and flush the system professionally as part of a long-term
servicing plan.
4. Transmission Maintenance
As one of the hardest working parts
of your vehicle, the transmission needs to be taken care of on a regular basis.
Transmission fluid needs to be replaced roughly every 40,000km, but if your
vehicle is used to tow items on a regular basis, the fluid replacement will
need to be performed much sooner. Many servicing mechanics recommend synthetictransmission oil, but you should always check your user manual or car servicing
professional about your particular make and model.
5. Fuel and Oil Filter Change
If you have a clogged fuel or oil
filter you may notice a significant reduction in performance and fuel
efficiency that could keep on costing your money until the blocked filters
start more issues. Filters in the HVAC systems need to be changed on a regular
basis for good reason, but every vehicle can benefit from improved fuel
efficiency, so get yours checked out as part of your overall maintenance and
servicing schedule.
6. Get your Oil Changed
Getting your oil changed is usually part of a standard servicing
procedure, but why wait until the last minute to have your oil changed? Making
sure that you change your oil as frequently as possible will ensure that your
oil doesn’t go bad or start to mess with your vehicles fuel efficiency.
7. Get an Extended Warranty
If you purchased your vehicle from a specialist dealer, you
can sometimes also pay for an extended warranty to allow your car to be covered
for parts and servicing over a short or long period of time, depending on the
available options. Servicing at a Mitsubishi service centre is a great way to
ensure that all parts are genuine and directly from the manufacturer, as well
as having the confidence that the car mechanics working on your vehicle are
well informed on your make and model of vehicle.
8. Flush all Fluids
As per the recommendations to change
your oil, transmission oil and coolant on a bi-yearly or yearly basis depending
on your make and model of car, getting all of the vehicle’s fluids
professionally flushed, serviced and topped up is highly recommended as any
servicing procedure. Power steering fluids, brake fluids are added to the list
of transmission fluid, coolant as well as your water level system flushed to
descale it.
9. Wheel Alignment
Getting your vehicle’s wheels
aligned is a great way to ensure that you minimise the risks of wearing out
certain parts of your tyres, reducing fuel efficiency, and making sure that
your vehicle is safe to drive without steering issues. Most servicing centres
offer wheel alignment as part of their basic service but be sure to tell the
mechanic if you have any issues with steering or veering when accelerating and
coasting.
