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This Maintenance Schedule is designed to help you keep your vehicle in tip-top shape and to answer some of the frequently asked questions concerning our operations.

Today, more than ever, good maintenance habits are essential to your vehicle’s “good health”. A well maintained vehicle is not only fun to drive, but it’s friendly to our environment. Please take a moment to review our maintenance recommendations and feel free to ask questions.

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Every 5,000 Miles Between Maintenance Services

• Premier 27 pt. Courtesy check

• Drain & renew engine oil & oil filter

• Adjust tire pressure

• Check brakes & record %

• Top off all fluid levels

• Lubricate suspension, doors & hood

• Road test & written evaluation

Inspection of:

√ PCV, emission system

√ Coolant protection & pH

√ Air breather & filter

√ Belts & hoses

√ Engine coolant & fan operation

√ Suspension & steering components

√ Exterior & interior lighting

√ Exhaust system

√ Brake lines & hoses

√ Suspension alignment & tire wear

√ Charging system & battery

 

15K Mileage Scheduled Service

15,000 / 45,000 / 75,000 / 105,000 / 135,000 Miles

• Premier 27 Pt. Courtesy check

• Drain & renew engine oil & filter

• Install oil supplement

• Adjust clutch

• Check, clean, adjust brakes & record %

• Rotate tires/adjust air pressure

• Service battery, including pads

• Top off all fluid levels

• Check A/C & heater operation

• Lubricate suspension, doors & hood

• Check spark plug condition

• Install fuel additive (remove carbon)

• Clean throttle body

• Reset base idle and/or timing

• Reset engine maintenance light

• Road test & written evaluation

Inspection of:

√ Charging System & battery

√ PCV, emission system

√ Coolant protection & pH

√ Air breather & filter

√ Belts & hoses

√ Engine coolant & fan operation

√ Suspension & steering components

√ Exterior & interior lighting

√ Exhaust system

√ Brake lines & hoses

√ Suspension alignment & tire wear

√ Wiper blades

√ Rear defroster operation

√ CV joints & boots

3 year 36,000 peace of mind warranty (most services) All of these services meet or exceed most manufacturers requirements. Some manufacturers may require more maintenance, which we will discuss with you if necessary. This menu is a quick guide to most services required

 

30K Mileage Scheduled Service

30,000 / 60,000 / 90,000 / 120,000 / 150,000 Miles

• Premier 27 Pt. Courtesy check

• Drain & renew engine oil & filter

• Adjust clutch

• Check, clean, adjust brakes & record %

• Rotate tires/adjust air pressure

• Balance all four tires

• Service battery, including pads

• Top off all fluid levels

• Check A/C & heater operation

• Lubricate suspension, doors & hood

• Install fuel additive (remove carbon)

• Replace fuel filter

• Replace air filter & PCV valve

• Complete transmission service

• Replace anti-freeze

• Reset engine maintenance light

• Road test & written evaluation

Inspection of:

√ PCV, emission system

√ Coolant protection & pH

√ Air & breather filter

√ Belts & hoses

√ Engine coolant & fan operation

√ Suspension & steering components

√ Exterior & interior lighting

√ Exhaust system

√ Brake lines & hoses

√ Suspension alignment & tire wear

√ Wiper blades

√ Strut & shock condition

√ Engine/transmission mounts

√ Cam belt

√ Secondary ignition wires

√ CV joints & boots

Most engines are designed to achieve 200,000-300,000 or more miles. Regular maintenance is the key for you getting all the miles your vehicle can give. Let one of our highly trained ASE certified technicians protect your investment. Factory scheduled maintenance services outline preventative maintenance suggested by your vehicles manufacturer. Following the outline of services will greatly improve your chances of not becoming inconvenienced by breakdowns.

FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Recommended once a year. Set tire pressure; inspect all steering and suspension components for wear; set front toe in, caster, camber and rear end toe-in.

TIRE ROTATION AND BALANCE

Rotation recommended every 5,000 miles. Balance all four tires every 10,000 miles. This prolongs the life of your tires.

BRAKE SERVICE (FRONT OR REAR)

Remove and replace pads or shoes, resurface rotors and drums, inspect brake lines and components, test parking brake.

BRAKE FLUID FLUSH AND CHANGE

Recommended every 30,000 miles. Flush old fluid; inspect reservoir and cap; inspect lines and fittings; install new fluid.

Add this service to the Complete Brake Job Service for a small additional cost.

COMPLETE COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE

Check all hoses and belts; pressure test system; check heater; defroster and cooling fan operation; flush and recycle antifreeze; correct coolant mixture to 50/50 mixture; insure proper pH balance; check for leaks; road test vehicle.

AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE

A/C performance test; check system pressures; check condenser & radiator cooling fan operation; inspect all A/C components for wear, leaks and proper operation.

MAINTENANCE, REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs check for engine fault codes and check idle and timing specifications.

COMPLETE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE

Recommended every 30,000 miles. Completely flush all transmission components; replace all transmission fluid; check for

leaks; inspect detent cable and all linkage (adjust as necessary); road test vehicle.

INDUCTION SYSTEM CLEANING

Recommended every 30,000 miles. This service helps reduce emissions plus improve driveability and fuel mileage. Clean

throttle body area; use induction system cleaner to clean intake valves; install fuel additive in tank to clean fuel injection system and remove carbon.

POWER STEERING FLUID SERVICE

Complete power steering fluid flush. Inspect all components for wear, leaks and proper operation.

TIMING BELT SERVICE

Regular inspection and replacement of the timing belt, as prescribed by the manufacturer’s service schedule, can help you

avoid major engine damage.

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Wilmington NC Car Repair Services and State Vehicle Inspections

Atlantic Car Care provides high-quality automotive services for drivers throughout the greater

Wilmington area. Our highly-trained technicians can perform a variety of services, including:

• Tune-Ups
• Oil Change
• Engine Servicing / Diagnosing
• Scheduled Maintenance
• Automatic Transmission Repairs
• Manual Transmission Repairs
• Smog / Emission/NC Inspections
• Exhaust Systems/Mufflers/Catalytic
• AC Performance Testing / Diagnosing Heat and a/c service
• Wheel Alignment
• Cooling Systems
• Brakes
• Shocks and Struts
• Power Windows and Doors
• NC State Car Inspection Wilmington
• Headlight Replacement / Diagnosis
• 96-Point Maintenance Inspection for Used Vehicle
• OBD Testing (Checks Computer History)
• Tires
• Suspension/Steering
• Check Engine Lights
• Fuel Injection
• Headlamp Buffing
• Belts and Hoses
• Engine Repairs major and Minor
• Pre-sale inspection (purchase before buying car)
• Towing Service

In addition to our in-house automotive maintenance services, we also offer a roadside assistance and a courtesy shuttle service. Atlantic Car Care is an AC Delco, Parts Plus and Carolina BG authorized service center. All Carolina BG products are complete with lifetime warranties.

Auto Maintenance

A tune up for a car is a very important thing to have done about every 30-40 thousand miles. Doing tune-ups on your car will keep you getting good gas mileage and keeps your car running smoothly. You need to do tune ups on your car to maintain and replace the parts that wear down from the usage of your car. There are many things to look at to have replaced such as the air filter, oil change, fuel filter, spark plug wires, the spark plugs, and for other cars, there are more things to look at to be replaced. Learn more about proper Auto Maintenance

Batteries

For long life and maintenance-free convenience, look no further than the ACDelco 60 Series car and truck battery. Manufactured for most vehicles on the road today, the 60 Series is tough enough to handle your demanding performance needs. Find out more about our high performance, in-stock car, truck and marine batteries.

Brake Service

A ball rolls into the street, a dog darts into traffic or maybe someone simple  a car runs a stop sign right in front of you. Face it, you never know exactly when you’ll need your brakes. That’s just a few reasons why Wilmington N.C. counts on Atlantic Car Care For auto service and brake repair moments like these. And that’s no accident. Learn more about our superior auto brake services!

Oil Changes

Every four months or 5,000 miles is highly recommenced by the service specialists at Atlantic Car Care. If you do, chances are you can avoid major problems and expense. Changing the oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles is the cheapest insurance you can buy. Let us take care of all your oil change needs!

Transmission Services

Atlantic Car Care has become, Wilmington’s, trusted experts in the diagnosis, service and maintenance of transmissions. Call Atlantic Car Care before starting any auto repair or transmission service, we will perform our extensive auto insection and  scan diagnosis on your transmission. Check out our state-of-the-art transmission services.

Auto Air Conditioning Service

As we drive our automobiles, many of us, enjoy the same comfort levels that we are accustomed to at home and at work. With the simple push of a A/C button or the turn of a knob. That is, unless something goes wrong with your Auto Air Conditioning unit. Learn more about our car AC services.