How to Maintain and Service a Used Car

Buying a used GMC truck can be a great choice if you’re looking for the legendary build quality those brands provide at a more affordable price point. However, after you’ve bought a used SUV, car, or truck, you’ll want to protect your investment by keeping up with a factory-recommended preventative maintenance schedule.

While these schedules can vary, and you should always check your vehicle’s owner’s manual or call the service center at Seiner GMC North Salt Lake to talk to our experts, here’s a pretty good rule of thumb list so you can know what to expect.

Every 5,000 Miles

Every 5,000 miles, or every 6 months, there’s a number of basic maintenance tasks you should perform on your car, including

• Perform an oil change and check the filter
• Rotate the tires, reset the tire pressures and monitors
• Check the suspension and lubricate it if needed, as well as the hinges and lock cylinders
• Get your vehicle inspected
• Get a car wash (if you haven’t already)

Every 20,000 Miles

Every 20,000 miles, or two years, make sure to do everything in the 5,000-mile maintenance list (after all, it is due), as well as the following additional tasks:

• Replace cabin air filter
• Replace engine air filter
• Replace the fuel filter, if it’s needed
• Also perform engine, fuel induction, and evaporator service

Every 30,000 Miles

Every three years or 30,000 miles, you should perform standard, six-month maintenance, as well as these:

• Clean and inspect your drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage
• Clean the fuel tank and system
• Check the battery and replace if necessary
• Check the brake fluid and brake calipers
• Check the power steering system

Every 45,000 Miles

After 45,000 miles or five years, you’ve got a lot of use out of your truck or SUV, which is great! To keep it running for the next five years, take it into your mechanic for a full overhaul and checkup. While you’re at the shop, technicians will perform the following tasks:

• All 5,000-mile tasks
• Perform cooling system service
• Perform transmission fluid service
• Clean and inspect drive axle boot seals for damage, leakage, or tears
• Replace drive belts
• Replace spark plugs
• Check the transmission and fix if needed

Get Your GMC Serviced in North Salt Lake

Whatever the age of your GMC, or other brand vehicles, the service experts at Seiner GMC North Salt Lake are here to help you keep it running as long as possible. With our great service deals and coupons, we’ll work with you to perform the service your used GMC needs at a price that’s fair.

If you’re looking for a quality used vehicle, or service on your current vehicle, in North Salt Lake, Bountiful, Salt Lake City, or the surrounding area, Seiner GMC North Salt Lake is the place where you can find what you need! Come see us, give us a call, or schedule an appointment online today!