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EDITOR’S NOTE
Sonoma Classics’ reader
comments and letters suggested we highlight the best of our
previously published maintenance ideas,
tips, and schedules.
Here are the four most accessed stories from our newsletter
archives.
Plus: in this issue we’ll introduce you to our
latest whiz-kid (well, not quite anymore) from the Isles,
Dave Geiss! |
What is
the Best Maintenance Schedule?
The BEM Difference
What a Real Oil
Change Looks Like |
|
Service/Part |
BEM |
Quick Change |
|
Drive car before servicing to detect
problems |
Yes |
No |
|
Take time to diagnose vs. 10-minute
“service” |
Yes |
No |
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Put car up on stand to enable thorough
check |
Yes |
No |
|
Use premium oil brands |
Yes |
No |
|
Use factory, not generic, replacement
filters |
Yes |
No |
|
Show, don’t just tell, reasons for any
extra costs |
Yes |
No |
The
best maintenance schedule is one that takes into account a fact of life
that many car owners forget: sooner or later, the components on all cars
wear out.
So, even if you
dutifully rotate and replace tires, change the oil every 3,000 miles and
keep your brakes in good repair, that simply isn’t enough to maintain
your car.
Has your brake fluid ever been changed? Have you changed your engine
coolant every two years? Are you aware that your suspension eventually
will wear out?
Drivers’ maintenance philosophy comes down to “fail and fix” vs.
preventative maintenance. It’s the difference between “Hey, I just need
an oil change” and deliberate, periodic maintenance at planned
intervals.
At BEM, we offer a range of services:
o Routine 3,000-mile oil change (including test drive, lift inspection
and premium oil brands)
o 7,500-mile service, which includes a thorough on-the-rack inspection
of suspension, fluid levels, tire rotation, brakes
o Tune Up – 30,000-mile service that takes a day and includes changing
all filters and replacing all liquids
Once we know what your vehicle really needs, you can make an informed
decision that best suits you and your car’s current condition. We’re not
looking to upsell or meet some arbitrary timetable – our aim is to help
you prolong your vehicle’s life. ■
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