At 90,000 miles I am supposed to get a comprehensive maintenance, and I was wondering if there was a place I could go to get it all done at once to save time. Also, should I change my oil based on milage or based on time? Spoiler Replace Air filter Check level Automatic transmission fluid Inspect Ball joints Inspect Brake drums Inspect Brake lines, hoses & connections Inspect Brake pads Inspect Brake rotors Replace Cabin air filter Inspect Cooling system Change Engine oil Inspect Exhaust system Replace Fuel filter Replace Oil filter Inspect Parking brake Inspect Steering linkage Inspect Suspension Inspect Wheel bearings Rotate/adjust air pressure Wheels & tires
Most places have their own 90k packages, you should find out what the dealership does for their 90k checkup and make sure wherever you go does the same. You also should replace your timing belt and water pump at 90k, that going to cost around $600, probably more.
Cheaper to do it now then later under the wrong circumstance like on a trip. Use to when a timing belt broke when traveling at speed it could float some of the valves $$$$.
What year and what kind of car do you own? Different cars have different packages and needs. Some cars/trucks have timing chains which don't need replacing. If you keep up on your maintenance then you just need oil (I go by mileage). Do you have an automatic? You will want to change the fluid if you haven't already. 4wheel drive? How is your tire wear?
If you have a timing chain, I doubt you need to have it replaced at 90k. If you have a timing belt, you probably do. Change oil based upon mileage/driving conditions.
I have a 2007 Ford Fusion and it has a timing chain and not a belt according to the internet, automatic, 2wheel drive, and the tire wear is minimal. I bought the car at 84,000 miles , changed the oil at 85,000 and after about 8 months of ownership I've put on 2,500 miles. I don't drive that often because I live in the city. The engine is a Duratec 23.
Yep - Ford is good about doing a chain. I would do the oil and transmission now. Over 100k you should get the radiator fluid changed. If the tire wear is all even or if there is more wear on the rear, then I wouldn't worry about rotating the tires. If the front has more wear, then I'd rotate. Everything else is optional. You can get "inspections" with most service places but don't show them your inexperience or they might take advantage of you. If your car isn't making noises, shaking, etc. you should be ok.
this those maintenance intervals are recommended for general wear and tear under normal conditions, if the car is driven easy, it may not need the major stuff just yet. OTOH, if you drive the **** out of it, you *might* want to go ahead and get it done. Oil/filter change normal interval is still 3K...sooner if driven hard and/or in stop and go or dirty conditions.
My girlfriend tells me that I drive like an old man, so I am not too concerned about driving it hard. Thanks for the advice everyone!
No reason to do this unless you like to spend money. Also you car does not have this so besides an oil change it is only calling for a fuel filter and an air filter. You can do the air filter yourself in about 2 minutes if you want to save cash. Fuel filter will be about 50 from your dealer but you might get a coupon or something for the oil change so check into it.
then pop your hood and check out your air filter. If it looks like it has been there for a while pop a new one in from an auto parts. After that take it to get and oil change. I recommend a Ford dealer because at least you know the quality of the filter and oil.
I would change it based on mileage; I think the time is just derived from how long they think it will take you to hit the mileage estimate. I also think you want to go either a dealer shop or just somewhere with the word "Diagnostic" in its name. Alot of run of the mill places just are finicky about what they do and don't do.
