Car Preventative Maintenance: What does it entail, and should you care?

Your car works hard for you every day — commuting, hauling gear, surviving snowstorms and steep grades. That’s why preventative maintenance is one of the smartest investments you can make in your vehicle’s long-term reliability.

At Tri-Lakes Service Center, we help drivers in Monument, Palmer Lake, and northern Colorado Springs avoid breakdowns and costly repairs with proactive service that protects their investment.

Here’s what preventative maintenance includes and why it matters — especially in our Colorado climate.

🔍 What Is Preventative Maintenance?

Preventative maintenance means servicing your vehicle before something goes wrong — not after. Instead of waiting for a warning light or strange noise, we follow manufacturer guidelines to check, adjust, and replace key components at regular intervals.

Think of it like going to the doctor for a checkup instead of the ER.

🚗 What Does It Include?

Our preventative maintenance services often include:

  • ✅ Oil & filter changes
  • ✅ Tire rotations and inspections
  • ✅ Brake checks
  • ✅ Fluid level & condition checks (coolant, brake, transmission, power steering)
  • ✅ Battery and charging system testing
  • ✅ Belt & hose inspections
  • ✅ Air and cabin filter replacement
  • ✅ Suspension and steering checks
  • ✅ Spark plug and fuel system evaluations (as needed)

Every visit includes a digital inspection with photos and notes, so you can make informed decisions.

🏔️ Why It’s Even More Important in Colorado

Colorado roads, weather, and altitude are tough on vehicles. Preventative maintenance helps combat:

  • Road salt corrosion during winter
  • Tire and suspension wear from mountain driving
  • Overheating and fluid degradation in high elevation
  • Battery and sensor strain from extreme temperature swings

You’re not just maintaining your vehicle — you’re protecting it from Colorado itself.

💵 How Preventative Maintenance Saves You Money

  • Avoids expensive repairs by catching issues early
  • Extends the life of your engine, transmission, and suspension
  • Preserves resale value with documented service history
  • Reduces breakdowns and emergency tows

Many repairs we perform could have been avoided with a $50 inspection or a $100 fluid exchange.

📅 When Should You Schedule It?

We recommend a maintenance check every 5,000–7,500 miles or twice a year — especially before and after Colorado’s winter season.

📍 Book Preventative Maintenance in Monument, CO

Whether you’re driving a family SUV or a high-mileage commuter, we’ll help you stay ahead of problems and drive with confidence.

📍 2101 Wolf Ct, Monument, CO
📞 (719) 495-4508
🌐 trilakesservicecenter.com