Hyundai Maintenance Schedule: Keeping Your Vehicle Reliable

Tire Rotations

Tire rotations help extend tire life by allowing them to wear down at a relatively even rate. Tires experience damage as you drive due to friction with the surface, but they suffer additional damage due to their position on your vehicle. Each tire position generates a particular wear pattern based on weight distribution and tire alignment, and continued damage to the same sections of a tire will cause leaks or a blowout.

Our technicians rotate your tires by moving them to different places on your Hyundai. The exact positions the tires move to depend on your drivetrain. If your Hyundai has FWD, the front tires move to the rear and remain on the same side, while the rear tires move to the front but change to opposite sides. A tire rotation is usually performed every 7,500 miles and can extend a tire’s useful life by up to 40%.

Oil and Filter Change

Oil continuously circulates through your engine to keep it working efficiently. Many engine components depend on friction to work effectively, and the oil lubricates these components to reduce damage. The oil cools hot components as it moves over them, which further reduces wear and tear. In addition, oil additives provide essential benefits, like preventing rust and breaking down potentially damaging carbon buildup.

The oil filter collects dirt and other debris that are collected by the oil, improving fuel economy and further reducing wear and tear on the engine. As time passes, the oil will become slower and thicker, which makes it less effective. An oil change is usually due after 7,500 miles, during which we drain and replace the old oil and install a new oil filter.

Brake Pad Inspection

Brake pads are an important part of the braking system, as they generate friction against the wheel rotors, which stops the wheels. Each pad has a 1/2″ thick rough material covering that produces the friction, but this material slowly wears thinner over time. Thin pads take longer to generate friction, which slows braking response and increases your braking distance.

During an inspection, we measure the thickness of each pad and replace any that have dropped to 1/4″ thickness. We also examine the calipers, which contain the pads, to ensure they’re working correctly, and we check the condition of the rotors. These inspections are usually performed around 45,000 miles.

If you’d like to know more about your Hyundai’s services or to book a service, contact us at Coughlin Hyundai of Heath in Heath, OH.

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