Taking Care of Your Volvo at Capital Volvo Cars

One of the most important things you can do for your Volvo is to have regular maintenance. Oil changes, tire rotations, and filter replacements can help keep your Volvo running smoothly. If you skip regular maintenance, you can create engine problems that shorten the lifespan of your investment. Following the Volvo maintenance schedule prevents problems down the road. At Capital Volvo Cars, our service department knows Volvos, and they can help you understand your vehicle maintenance schedule.

Benefits and Importance of a Maintenance Schedule:

All Volvo models come with high-tech engines, safety features, and computer systems that require regular maintenance. Your Volvo will perform at its best when you get regular maintenance. Your engine stays lubricated, your tires keep you on the road, and the other necessary systems run as they should when you have regular maintenance.

Following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule prevents more costly repairs in the future. With scheduled service, technicians do multipoint inspections to see if parts are aging and need replacing. It is better to replace them from the safety of the service center, rather than having them fail while you are on the road. When your car runs like new, you have peace of mind while on the road.

When you follow the recommended routine car maintenance, your car’s value stays positive and you also keep your new-car warranty active. Regular maintenance keeps your fuel costs at a minimum and reduces your overall repair expenses.

When to Get Your Volvo Maintained

Depending on the age and model of your Volvo, your maintenance schedule should be between 3,000 and 7,500 miles. Your car maintenance schedule is in your owner’s manual. Every 3,000 to 7,500 miles or once per season, it is wise to have your engine oil and fuel filter changed. Refreshing your engine oil keeps contaminants out of your engine, and changing the filter improves fuel flow. You should also change the air filter to improve airflow through your engine.

After each oil change, Capital Volvo Cars service technicians perform a multipoint inspection to look for unexpected problems. They will assess your tire pressure and tread depth to determine whether or not to recommend a tire rotation. They also check transmission fluid levels and spark plugs. Our service techs also check your windshield wiper fluid and wiper blades for complete visibility on the road.

How You Know When You Need Maintenance

If you do not get regular maintenance, your Volvo will let you know that something is wrong. Many new vehicles have several maintenance schedules, like the seasonal oil changes along with other service needs at intervals like 30,000 miles and 60,000 miles, for example. Our service techs can help you understand when you need preventative maintenance.

Your Volvo will tell you it needs maintenance with a few signs. First, it will illuminate the check engine light if your car has a problem that needs diagnosing. Each Volvo has an oil pressure light that will illuminate if your Volvo needs a refill. If a tire is running low, the TPS monitoring system will light up the yellow tire light.

If you need new tires, you might feel your Volvo slipping on wet roads. Your Volvo might let you know you need new brakes if the ones you have grind and squeak. A clogged filter might cause your Volvo to lose power, and low brake fluid might slow your brakes’ responsiveness. With low transmission fluid, your automatic transmission might slip.

Volvos that vibrate, make strange noises, have excessive exhaust or leaks, or run hard need a trip to the service center.

Why Choose Capital Volvo Cars in Tallahassee

Without regular maintenance, you could turn your reliable Volvo into a problematic vehicle. When your Volvo does not receive the manufacturer’s recommended service, your Volvo might have more problems down the road - especially compared to a well-maintained Volvo.

The service technicians at Capital Volvo Cars provide top care for Volvos in Tallahassee. When you invest in a vehicle from the iconic Scandinavian automaker, you deserve the best service. Our maintenance schedule keeps your engine lubricated and aerated, your fluids filled, and your tires checked. Our goal at Capital Volvo Cars in Tallahassee is to deliver the best customer service, not just when you buy a car but when you have it serviced, too.