General Maintenance Guide 

Parkway Car Care recognizes that the best way to avoid big repair bills to keep your car well maintained at all times by following a schedule of regular maintenance.

Parkway Car Care services include everything from oil, lube & filter, radiator service, batteries, fan belts and headlights to windshield wiper blades and more.

Vehicle inspection is always free, and we always show you what is right and wrong with your car and fix only what needs fixing.

MAINTENANCE PACKAGES

Our full line of comprehensive maintenance packages is the affordable way to keep your car driving smoothly and safely--performing as it should. One of our most popular packages is our Parkway Car Care Travel Safe Maintenance Package which includes:

• Complete oil, lube & filter change using up to 5 quarts of premium oil
• Top up all fluid levels (excluding brake fluid) 
• Check and test coolant
• Test battery
• Inspect all lights
• Inspect hoses and belts 
• Rotate tires, check air pressure and tread wear 
• Inspect brakes 
• Exhaust and suspension

See Manager for details and conditions. Recycling fee extra. 

OIL, LUBE AND FILTER SERVICE

Your vehicle's engine runs at high RPM (Rotations Per Minute). That kind of motion generates a lot of friction as well as a lot of heat. Quality motor oil reduces friction, which reduces heat. We use premium quality warranty-approved , premium oil products. 

But even the best motor oil starts to break down after a while. And that can result in serious engine damage. Which is as expensive as it sounds. So remember to change your oil and filter every three months or 3000 miles. Parkway Car Care can do it for you while-you-wait. What you should know about Oil Changes!

The recommended maintenance interval for oil, lube and filter service is every 3,000 miles or as required.

Be Alert for These Warning Signs:

• Don't wait for warning signs to appear. Prevent trouble before it begins by taking your vehicle to Parkway Car Care on the recommended regularly scheduled basis.

COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE

Engines today run much hotter than just a few years ago, placing additional strain on your car's cooling system and its parts. So it's important to take care of your cooling system on a regular basis. After all, a new radiator can cost over $400!

Your car relies on more than just water to keep from overheating. It uses a mixture of water and antifreeze fluid, also known as coolant, that contains an anti-rust agent to minimize corrosion. This anti-rust agent is never 100% successful, so you need to remove and replace your rust laden antifreeze every two years, or as recommended in your service manual.

The most commonly used antifreeze, which is green, should be replaced every two years. Newer, orange antifreeze need only be replaced every five years. Parkway Car Care can determine which you have with a simple inspection.

Parkway Car Care's flush and fill service includes power flushing the entire cooling system using a specially formulated Radiator Flush, pressure testing the entire system, and replacing the old coolant with new antifreeze at the recommended blend. 

Radiator caps and hoses also break down over time, and since they're crucial to the operation of your vehicle, have Parkway Car Care inspect them regularly. The same goes for your water pump drive belt, alternator and air conditioning compressor.

Parkway Car Care stocks a wide selection of  Quality belts and hoses. What you should know about your Cooling System!

The recommended maintenance interval for cooling system service as required in your service manual.

Be Alert for These Warning Signs:

• Temperature gauge on dashboard reads high (consult your vehicle owner's manual).
• Car overheats.
• Puddle of green or orange fluid under car.
• Don't wait for these or other warning signs to appear. Prevent trouble before it begins by taking your vehicle to Parkway Car Care on the recommended regularly scheduled basis.

BATTERY SERVICE

Your electrical system is actually made up of several inter-related systems that start your vehicle, pump fuel, fire your spark plugs, keep your engine running, charge the battery, run your lights, wipers, climate control and accessories. It's a big job.

Parkway Car Care can test your electrical system for you, and if necessary, install a new battery. What you should know about your Battery!

The recommended maintenance interval for battery service as required.

Be Alert for These Warning Signs:

• Electrical system warning light on dashboard begins to glow, or is solidly on.
• Wipers move slowly, turn signals slow down, and headlights are dim while engine is running.
• Engine cranks slowly, or not at all, when your try to start-up.