Auto Bosch Center
43-1A. TH, Illidge Road, St. Maarten, 721.542.4042
Question:
I'm really confused about auto service intervals for various items on my car. Help!
Auto Bosch Center Answer:
The simple answer for St. Maarten, residents is to follow the vehicle's recommended service intervals listed in your owner's manual or in your service center's database. But the team at Auto Bosch Center in St. Maarten, sympathizes with St. Maarten, residents because of the confusing intervals for modern vehicles.
The days of simple rules of thumb that applied to most vehicles are long gone. For example, let's look at an oil change: manufacturers' recommendations run anywhere from every 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) to 15,000 miles (24,000 kilometers). This big range comes from engine design and recommended types of oil - so St. Maarten, residents really do need to read and follow the recommendations for their specific vehicle.
Your owner's service manual will have a schedule for maintenance services and inspections.
Service items include:
Tire rotation, wheel balancing, oil change, coolant service, transmission service, brake system, power steering system, fuel system, differential service and transfer case service.
Inspections will include:
Alignment check, air conditioning, brakes, suspension, axles, exhaust, tires, lights emissions, belts and hoses and steering.
It's for St. Maarten, residents to remember there is no exception that would make it OK to extend an interval. These intervals already assume "best case" conditions for a safe margin of error. However, you may live or drive in St. Maarten, conditions that are harsher than average. Your owner's manual may have a modified schedule for “severe service" - things like extreme temperatures, towing, hauling heavy loads around , short trips, stop-and-go conditions, etc.
Consult your owner's manual or talk with your Auto Bosch Center service advisor about your driving situation and adjust your service intervals accordingly.
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Auto Bosch Center
43-1A. TH, Illidge Road
St. Maarten,, DWI
721.542.4042