Auto service can be confusing. Whether trying to determine when to get a service or how to keep your vehicle running smoothly, it's not always easy to find a convenient answer. At Land Rover of Troy, we answer some of the most frequently asked service questions to help you stay informed. Our service team can help you enjoy convenient, affordable service while addressing your service concerns.
Find out the answers to some of the frequently asked service questions.
Do I Need Brake Service?
Your vehicle may need brake service if it's been longer than a year since your last inspection or if your brakes are acting strangely. We recommend checking your brakes or scheduling a brake inspection every six months to stay on top of maintenance and avoid more expensive issues or unsafe driving. You can consult your owner's manual and speak with our service team to determine the right times to schedule brake service. You may need brake service more often if you tow frequently, drive in heavy traffic, or brake sharply.
While some brake issues can develop slowly and may not be immediately obvious, keeping an eye out for changes can help you catch issues early.
Some of the signs that you may need brake service include:
- Longer stopping distances
- A long brake pedal travel distance
- Spongey or less responsive braking
- Screeching or scraping when braking
Does My Windshield Need Repairs or a Replacement?
While our team can repair some minor windshield damage, large, spreading, or contaminated damage will require a windshield replacement. Our service team can fill in small chips and cracks without impairing your visibility or compromising the windshield's strength. However, damage that extends into your line of sight, has contaminated glass, or is larger than 6 inches requires a replacement.
What's the Point of a Tire Rotation?
Tire rotations help you maximize the longevity of your tires and avoid uneven wear. Your owner's manual will show the specific patterns and intervals for your tire rotations to help you get the most from your tires. The weight distribution and drive type of your vehicle can cause certain tires to wear quicker than others. Typically, the front tires hold more weight and take the majority of the force from accelerating and braking.
Rotating your tires at recommended intervals will help you avoid paying for a new set of tires from wearing out only two of them. Most models need a tire rotation every six months, making it a convenient time to address other routine maintenance.
What Happens If I Don't Change My Oil?
Your motor oil regulates the friction and heat in your engine, and without routine oil changes, the heat and friction can build to levels that warp or damage your engine components. Damaging your engine can lead to expensive repairs and reduce your engine's lifespan. Putting off oil changes can also reduce your vehicle's resale value and make it more challenging to sell your vehicle in the future.
What Should I Do When My Check Engine Light Comes On?
We recommend bringing your vehicle to our service center as soon as possible after noticing the check engine light. While various issues, both large and small, can be responsible for activating your check engine light, it's better to be safe than sorry. It could be as simple as a loose gas cap or as serious as an internal problem with the engine, but you can't be sure until our team runs diagnostics and resolves the issue.
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