Scheduled Maintenance

The Most Important Vehicle Maintenance

At Kurt's Auto & Truck Center Inc, regular oil changes are one of our most important vehicle maintenance services. Fresh oil keeps your engine running properly and saves money on fuel and prevents expensive repairs from ineffective oil.

Our service includes replacing engine oil and filters and checking other fluids. Your owner's manual shows the recommended frequency for oil changes. Call (815) 828-6030 today.

The Best Way to Avoid Expensive Headaches

Major auto repairs can be an expensive headache that can leave you without transportation while your car is being repaired. The best way to prevent major repairs is to keep up with regular maintenance checks and tune-ups that should be performed on all vehicles at least every 15,000 miles.

Below is a list of items that are part of our standard vehicle maintenance check. Older cars need a little more attention, so there are additional services to be done at 60,000 and 90,000 miles. Regular vehicle maintenance reduces wear and tear and prevents minor problems from becoming major headaches.

Scheduled Services Include

• Every 15,000 Miles
• Verify last major service was performed
• Inspect coolant condition and level
• Check fluid levels and fluid condition
• Check exhaust system and shrouding
• Check CV joints and boots
• Clean battery and terminals
• Inspect and adjust drive belts
• Inspect fuel, tank, cap, and lines
• Check operation of lights, horn, wipers, and washers
• Check wiper blades
• Check headlight adjustment
• Check seat belts
• Check parking brake operation
• Check shift interlock
• Lubricate weather stripping with silicone
• Lubricate door hinges
• Lubricate door locks
• Check steering rack boots
• Inspect steering linkage and suspension
• Lubricate chassis
• Inspect brake system
• Inspect shocks and struts
• Check tire pressure and inspect wear
• Rotate tires if necessary
• Road test
• Every 30,000 Miles
• Inspect hoses and clamps
• Replace coolant
• Replace spark plugs
• Replace air filter
• Check tune specifications and adjust
• Adjust valves (some cars)
• Replace brake hydraulic fluid
• 60,000 Mile Service
• Replace fuel filter (some cars)
• Check filler cap gasket
• Inspect thermostatic air cleaner
• Inspect distributor cap, rotor, and spark plug wires
• Inspect EGR system
• Inspect PCV valve
• Suspension bushings, springs
• Service automatic transmission
• 4X4 vehicles-service transfer case, hubs
• Replace timing belt (some at 90,000 may include water pump)
• 90,000 Mile Service
• Replace fuel filter (some cars)
• Replace timing belt (some at 90,000 may include water pump)



Please note, each vehicle may have different requirements. Please refer to your owner's manual for additional manufacturer recommendations.