The Volvo brand represents a high level of safety, comfort and distinctive Scandinavian design. Whether you drive a Volvo XC90 crossover, a Volvo XC60 compact SUV, a Volvo XC40 or any other Volvo model, it's important to take good care of your vehicle. That's why we've developed a list of New Year's resolutions that can serve as a guide for doing consistent maintenance for your Volvo at our dealership. We also hope you'll consider using your tax refund this year to get a newer car. Here are some New Year's resolutions we're suggesting at Volvo Cars of Austin in Austin TX.
New Year's Resolution #1: Get regular Volvo oil changes
Whether you drive a Volvo SUV, crossover, sedan or wagon, your Volvo will perform more reliably when you bring it to us for regular, factory-recommended oil changes. Any vehicle, including a Volvo, can gradually take on dust, dirt and grime that can work their way into your engine as you drive around Bee Cave or Lakeway, TX. Your motor oil cleanses all that gunk away but it needs to be changed periodically. We recommend changing your Volvo’s motor oil and filter every 5,000 miles. That will help get your Volvo off to a great start for the new year.
New Year's Resolution #2: Let us check your Volvo’s suspension
The suspension in your Volvo consists of shocks, springs and struts, and it’s one of the essential parts of your Volvo that you probably don't think about much. But when your suspension isn't working correctly, your ride can be a lot less comfortable. If we find that one of your Volvo’s shocks needs to be replaced, we recommend replacing all four of them. Make a New Year's resolution to have us check your shocks and your full Volvo suspension system every 15,000 miles.
New Year's Resolution #3: Have us check your antifreeze
If you don't change your antifreeze, or coolant, you might soon be looking at serious corrosion inside your Volvo’s radiator. The antifreeze can affect everything from the heater and air conditioning to the water pump. When something is this important to your Volvo’s overall health, it's important to have us do regular maintenance. We recommend getting your antifreeze checked twice a year: Once in the spring before summer heats up and once in the fall before winter sets in.
New Year's Resolution #4: Ask us to inspect your Volvo’s belts and hoses
When we inspect your Volvo’s belts and hoses, we can help you avoid a big repair bill down the road. Worn-out belts can create other damage to essential components in your Volvo. If you have a weak radiator hose, it might fail and cause your engine to overheat or not run at all. Make a New Year's resolution to replace your Volvo’s serpentine belt every 40,000 miles and your timing belt every 60,000 miles.
New Year's Resolution #5: Get a regular tire rotation
In some cases, your front tires can start wearing out more rapidly than the back tires. Sometimes, the outer part of your tires can start wearing out more quickly than the inner parts. By telling us to rotate your tires regularly, we can help them wear more evenly and last longer, whether you live in Pflugerville or San Marcos. It's been estimated that regular tire rotations can save you more than $150 a tire in terms of longer life expectancy. Make a New Year's resolution to have your Volvo’s tires rotated every time you do an oil change.
New Year's Resolution #6: Use your tax refund to help buy a new Volvo
If you're like most American taxpayers, you'll be getting a federal tax refund in the neighborhood of $3,000. That's enough money to help you make a bigger down payment on a new Volvo, which can help you get lower monthly car payments. Give yourself a happier new year by using your tax refund to get a new Volvo at Volvo Cars of Austin in Austin, TX.