Maintenance Tips for High-Mileage Vehicles near Fairfax, VA
Honda of Chantilly is more than happy to offer our customers all of the maintenance assistance they may need when you’ve brought home a model from our inventory. We want to help you keep it running for as long as possible, which is why we have prepared this overview of what you can do to make this the case. Below are some maintenance tips for high-mileage vehicles that you can incorporate once your vehicle hits the designated numbers!
Oil Changes
If you're bringing in your Honda Odyssey for an oil change after you’ve hit over 80,000 miles on the odometer, it might be possible that it will look different than it did before. There is a special kind of lubricant that must be used that will work better with your engine. The oil will be thicker and more viscous so that it works better with the worn-down gears within the well-loved motor. Because of this, you will also need to bring your car in for oil changes quicker than you intended. High-mileage oil has a shorter lifespan than regular oil for factory-fresh vehicles. You can refer to your Owner’s Manual for specific intervals for an oil change after 80,000 miles.
Transmission and Brake Fluid Checks
Your Honda Accord’s transmission has been functioning for a long time after the initial 80,000 miles driven around Fairfax. Your transmission is in charge of balancing your accelerations and utilizes a fluid much like oil for the engine that helps lubricate the moving parts. It also provides the hydraulic pressure necessary for the gear changes that happen as you speed up. Similarly, brake fluid is a hydraulic liquid that transmits power by converting pressure into motion, allowing you, in this case, to come to a safe stop. The replacement of these fluids will happen after 80,000 miles, around 100,000 miles and can go as low as every 60,000 miles, depending on your driving habits. It also depends on the kind of transmission your car has whether it is changed sooner rather than later with our Service Department!
Exterior Care
Upon the completion of the maintenance listed above, you might want to partake in exterior care for your vehicle. The outside of your Honda Civic is as important as the inside. If you have any scratches, it might be wise to get them fixed, especially if you have scratches that expose the metal of your vehicle’s parts. This can rust after it's been exposed to the elements. Rust eats away at your car’s undercarriage, putting it in danger of breaking down and more. If you’re interested in additional information about how you can partake in high-mileage maintenance, use our Ask a Tech form to reach one of our service team members.
