Posted on 9/8/2021
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right. Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service center at Armstead Automotive can help you know what's scheduled to be taken care of. Some of us in HOLLY and SAGINAW, MI, really don't look forward to going in for an oil change and then getting a list of the other things the manufacturer recommends. But automotive maintenance is all about prevention and addressing small problems before they get big. Let's take the fuel filter for example. You may not know this but the median age for private vehicles on our HOLLY and SAGINAW, MI, roads is over nine years. When vehicles get older, five years or so, they've accumulated a lot of dirt and rust in their gas tanks. If that di ... read more