Time-Based vs. Mileage-Based Automotive Service

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You already know that keeping up with routine and preventative Honda service keeps your favorite car, SUV, truck, or van running smoothly for as long as possible. What many drivers aren’t aware of is that some maintenance tasks are based on the calendar, while others are based on your odometer. Here’s a breakdown of the necessary time and mileage-based service from the friendly experts at Casey Honda.

Time-Based Maintenance

Your car’s battery actually benefits from higher mileage as long as it’s maintained, because regular driving keeps it charged; however, time takes its toll, and it should be replaced every five to six years. Other parts are designed to be durable but still wear over time. Brake lines, belts, and hoses are a prime example of this, as they can become cracked or brittle with time. Your tires can do this, too, but you wouldn’t normally notice because you’re usually replacing them often enough for their age not to be an issue. However, Honda tire service matters for rarely-driven cars (and for your spare), so you stay safe on the road.

Even mileage-based Honda service should be moved up if you drive infrequently. Bring your car for an annual checkup. We’ll inspect essentials like oil and coolant, your transmission fluid, and your brakes, all of which will wear with time as much as mileage.

Mileage-Based Service

Regardless of whether you drive a pre-owned or new Honda model, some of your automotive services are based on mileage rather than timing. For example:

  • Every 7,500 miles, we’ll rotate your tires and change your air filters; you can also schedule these services to coincide with oil changes.
  • After 30,000 miles, our Honda service experts will thoroughly inspect your battery, brakes, suspension, and replace your fluids and small components like spark plugs.
  • When you roll over 60,000 miles, come in for an appointment so we can perform preventative transmission maintenance.
  • Oil changes are typically mileage-based, but the intervals and type of oil needed will vary based on the model, your driving habits, and the vehicle’s age; consult the owner’s manual or a Honda technician to stay on track.

Our specially trained technicians and cutting-edge facility are always ready to help maintain your vehicle, so schedule an appointment with our experts.

Schedule Your Next Appointment for Honda Service in Newport News, VA

Every single vehicle on the road has a maintenance schedule, and we’re here to help you keep track of both time and mileage-based service. Make your next appointment with our Newport News, VA Honda dealership today. We’ll have you back behind the wheel as quickly as possible!