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General Maintenance
Air Filters
There are three types of engine air filters that most vehicles use. These are:
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Paper air filters: Paper air filters are the most common type of air filter used in vehicles today. This is because of their affordable price. However, paper air filters are not suitable for all environments. Since paper air filters are not reusable, they need to be replaced regularly.
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Gauze air filters: Gauze air filters are more long-lasting than paper air filters and can be washed. They are often not used in passenger vehicles, although you can have them installed as a custom add-on. There are two types of gauze air filters: synthetic dry and oiled gauze. An oiled gauze air filter needs to be cleaned periodically, and it is the more popular gauze air filter. The synthetic dry gauze air filter can be cleaned with a propriety cleaning solution. Gauze air filters need to be lubricated to work effectively.
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Foam air filters: Foam air filters are mostly found on very small engines, such as on those of lawnmowers. However, some automobile manufacturers will wrap foam around their vehicles' air filters to create an extra barrier that keeps debris and dirt away from your vehicle's engine and combustion chamber.
Auto Tune Ups
While regular vehicle maintenance means performing services such as Auto Repair, and Auto Repair to make sure your vehicle runs the way it did when you first bought it, as the car manufacturer intended. An auto tune-up service is meant to enhance the vehicle's engine performance by replacing several parts to make an older vehicle run like new. A tune-up is most often needed when you are having drivability issues; your vehicle is hard or is hesitating to start, isn't getting the mileage it used to, shows signs of emissions problems, or it simply doesn't have the power it once had. This can happen to any vehicle regardless of make, including Acura, Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet.
Factory Scheduled Maintenance
Every vehicle comes with a maintenance schedule that can be found in the owner's manual. While the factory maintenance schedule varies slightly for every vehicle, some commonalities can be found that serve as a rule of thumb for which parts of your car should be looked at and when. Automotive experts call this the OEM service intervals. The rule most commonly states that certain services should be performed on your car when your total mileage hits 30,000-mile, 60,000-mile, or 90,000-mile intervals. Whether you drive an Acura, Buick, Cadillac, or Chevrolet, these rules can be followed universally. A service that should be performed regularly (approximately every 5,000 to 10,000 miles) is an oil change to keep your car's oil free of dirt and debris, as well as a tire rotation and a full vehicle inspection.