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Following Recommended Intervals For Your SUV

April 25, 2015

If you're reading this article in Perrysburg, Ohio, then you probably care about your car and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your friendly Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg service professional tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure rises. You worry about spending more money than you had planned. And you worry that if you say "no", you might be harming your SUV or risking your family's safety.

At the risk of sounding like your dad, you really should have done your homework. Service recommendations are in your owner's manual. But it is not like you want to keep your SUV auto maintenance schedule on your nightstand for bedtime reading.

Cars are complicated machines and it takes some effort for Perrysburg motorists to keep them running well. That is why auto manufacturers have maintenance schedules that explain how to keep your SUV performing efficiently and prevent expensive breakdowns. In a typical owners manual you'll find: oil change, brake fluid and pad change, coolant system service, transmission service, battery electrolyte levels, cables and terminals, tire pressure and wear, CV boots, cabin air filter, air conditioning, heater, fuel filter, air filter, belts and hoses, power steering fluid, differential service, fuel system cleaning, and wheel alignment. And then there are mechanical service requirements like timing belt changes, valve adjustment, steering function, engine and exhaust leaks - yeah, it is a really long list!

Fortunately, this isn't a test: Perrysburg drivers don't need to have it memorized. Your friendly Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg service specialist has access to your automobile manufacturer's recommendations. Don't be surprised when your technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg reminds you something critical is due. Your auto manufacturer has taken great care in putting together your maintenance schedule. Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg help you stay on top of vital maintenance. You can expect them to suggest recommended services and tell you what problems they find under the hood. We'll also explain how urgent these services are so you can work them into your budget.

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