Keep Your Honda Happy Throughout its Life

Congratulations on your new Honda! Hondas are well known for their longevity and offer long lasting performance and reliability throughout their lives. However, a large part of your experience with your Honda will depend on how well you maintain it through its life.

Here at Honda of Gainesville, we love to see Hondas reach 200,000 miles and beyond, which is why we’re happy to share some of our favorite Honda maintenance tips with you! Come with us as we share some of our favorite tips for caring for a new Honda and find out why drivers in Gainesville, Rochelle, and Arredondo, FL trust us for all of their vehicle’s needs.

Maintenance is Key!

Oil Change

One of the most important Honda maintenance services that you’ll perform throughout your vehicle’s life is its oil change. Your oil is your engine’s life blood and without regular oil changes, your engine could be susceptible to internal damage.

Engines that have been protected with timely oil changes tend to return their highest degree of performance and reliability throughout their life, and offer a longer life than engines that have been neglected.

Follow Recommended Services

Check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer recommended services for your particular model. This service schedule will detail everything from your engine oil to its timing belt service and will also describe when your vehicle will likely need service.

Tires

While your tires don’t impact the reliability of your vehicle, they can certainly pose a major safety hazard if they’re not kept in good condition. Since your tires are the only components of your vehicle that come in contact with the road, you’ll want to make sure to keep them rotated and properly inflated. Also perform periodic checks to make sure they have sufficient tread depth.

How to Keep Your Honda in Showroom Condition

Now that we’ve covered how to keep your car performing its best, let’s discover how to keep it looking its best!

Wash Your Car Weekly

Living in the Florida panhandle means that we live in a unique environment and enjoy a tropical climate. While the weather is beautiful, the salts in the air from the ocean to our east, and the Gulf to our left can be harmful to your paint. Wash your vehicle once per week to prevent harmful contaminants from damaging your paint.

Wax Your Vehicle Often

Waxing your vehicle provides a layer of protection from light scratches and prevents contaminants from damaging your paint. We recommend waxing your feihlce at least twice a year to maintain that showroom shine!

Trust Our Service Center in Gainesville, FL

At Honda of Gainesville, we feature a certified service center that’s dedicated to keeping your car in its best shape. We feature factory trained technicians who use genuine Honda replacement parts, and work on all models, including hybrid models! Schedule service today and trust your Honda in the hands of the experts! Don’t forget to check our current specials to find out how much you can save today!