At Hollywood Services, where you’ll find the very best auto services in Chicago, we like to say that we always want you to reach your destination. Timely and professional maintenance of your vehicle’s many parts is essential to your car’s functionality. Additionally, bringing your vehicle in to our shop for maintenance can help you avoid costly repairs and get the maximum return on the hard-earned dollars you’ve invested in your vehicle.

Short-term Maintenance

• Oil and coolant levels. Every few fill ups, and certainly before any road trip, it’s important that you or a professional mechanic gets under the hood and checks the oil and coolant levels. Be sure to wait until the engine is cool.
• Air filter. The engine air filter prevents dust, dirt and other contaminants from getting into your engine. The filter should be changed at least once a year.
• Oil and oil filter. Keeping your engine’s oil clean is vital for good engine operation. Depending on your car and the oil you’re using, you may need to change both the oil and filter every 3 months or 3,000 miles, though some newer vehicles require oil and filter changes less frequently.
• Tire rotation. Rotating your tires approximately every 5,000 miles will extend their service life by balancing tread wear and also help prevent noise and vibration problems.

Long-term Maintenance

• Transmission fluid. This is a lubricant that keeps all the moving parts in your transmission working properly. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to have the fluid checked and changed to avoid costly repairs or replacement. Most recommend replacement every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.
• Coolant fluid. The radiator helps keep your engine cool and running properly. Having the coolant system flushed regularly will help get rid of contaminants and ensure the radiator is filled to the proper level.
• Spark plugs. Have our professional mechanics replace the spark plugs according to the manufacturer’s recommendation or when you notice a loss of engine power.
• Serpentine belt. It looks like a simple piece of rubber, but it’s essential for the proper functioning of devices like the alternator, power steering pump and AC compressor. Our mechanic can check for cracks, wear and tear and replace this part if needed.
• Shocks and struts. These help control the impact and rebound when you hit bumps and are an essential part of your vehicle’s steering system. This part should be inspected by a professional mechanic every 50,000 miles.

Contact us for Auto Services in Chicago

Our mechanics are here to take care of every aspect of your vehicle’s maintenance to ensure it is in top condition. At Hollywood Services we take pride in always providing the very best auto services in Chicago. So whatever service your vehicle needs, call us at 773-561-9458 today to schedule an appointment.