Question:
What do I need to do for my high mileage vehicle?
Mountain Auto Care Answer:
Durango drivers ask this question at Mountain Auto Care a lot more these days. The median age for vehicles on Colorado roads is now over 11 years; so for every new car purchased, there is a 22 year old car still on the road. Regardless of your reason for keeping your vehicle around, the good news for Durango drivers is that it's capable of going 150,000 to 200,000 miles (or 250,000 to 3500,000 kilometers) or more with proper care and professional automotive service at Mountain Auto Care.
Here are some tips from Mountain Auto Care on how to make your car last:
- First, you should follow all of the regularly scheduled maintenance routines. Things like oil changes, transmission and cooling system service are for avoiding damage. This reduces your overall cost for keeping your vehicle for a long time.
- Next, regular inspections are critical for Durango drivers. Look, those parts are starting to get old and will become worn out the more you drive. Thorough inspections of various systems will uncover things that are nearing the end of their service life, like suspension, brake and steering components. Replacing worn parts early not only prevents breakdowns but relieves stress on related components so they will last longer as well.
- Another thing for Durango drivers to consider is the use of special high mileage fluid formulations. For example, high mileage engine oil has special additives that condition those old seals and gaskets. It also has extra detergents to help keep that older vehicle engine clean inside. High mileage oil, transmission fluid, etc., costs a little more but can really head off some of the problems that are typical of older vehicles around Colorado.
- One last thing would be to consult with your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Mountain Auto Care about the overall condition of your vehicle and your driving routines. In some cases, it may be advisable to follow your vehicle's severe service schedule.
- Even with the occasional unexpected repair associated with an older vehicle, you can still enjoy good, reliable transportation if you take good care of your ride.
Give us a call.
Mountain Auto Care
349 E 8th Ave
Durango, Colorado 81301
970-247-4040
http://www.mtnautocare.com
At Mountain Auto Care we install quality NAPA replacement parts.
