Expert Tips on Maintaining a Land Rover for a Trouble-Free Ride in Bellevue

Performing regular maintenance on your Land Rover is essential to keeping it running properly for years to come. Depending on how often you use your vehicle and the type of terrain you typically drive on, you may need to perform different types of maintenance tasks. For example, if you regularly go off-roading, you may want to pay special attention to your suspension. However, for more general usage, there are some guidelines on maintenance to help make things a little easier.

The Importance of Regular Maintenance

While it can be tempting to put off regular maintenance if your Land Rover doesn’t need any major repairs, it is important to keep up with your maintenance visits. These visits allow your mechanic to keep an eye on how your engine, transmission, and other parts are doing, which means they can spot problems before they become a major (expensive) repair.

Regular maintenance helps keep your Land Rover functioning efficiently, which can save you money at the gas pump, and it also helps prevent unexpected breakdowns. Part failures always seem to happen at the least convenient times possible — it’s so much easier to plan your maintenance ahead of time and avoid those part failures altogether.

Of course, on top of all of this, you own a great car. Land Rovers aren’t just reliable, they’re fun to drive. You deserve to keep your Land Rover in the best shape possible so you can truly enjoy what a great driving experience it can give you.

Monthly Tasks to Be Aware Of

While some tasks do indeed need to be done by a professional, some maintenance is simply checking to make sure everything is working as it should. Some of the items you should be doing every month include:

• Cleaning your Land Rover, inside and out
• Check that all of the lights are working
• Check all of the tires for low tread, uneven wear, or bulging
• Check oil, coolant, and windscreen fluid levels

In most cases, these checks can be done in five to ten minutes, and help keep you aware of any problems or changes with your vehicle. If you notice any issues with any of those items, be sure to speak with your mechanic about any underlying issues that might be causing them. This can help you catch any bigger problems before they become big, expensive issues.

Ongoing Maintenance

While those monthly tasks are fairly quick and easy, there are some more in-depth items that need to be seen to as well. Some of these you may be able to do at home, but of course if you are not comfortable dealing with any of these, you should reach out to a mechanic to get on a maintenance schedule that works for you and your car. Service at Landmark Motors would be happy to help you get started on a maintenance plan.

Every 3,000 miles/3 months:

• Check transmission fluid
• Check battery power and all battery cables
• Check condition of serpentine belt
• Check engine oil level and filter condition
• Check fuel filter for any debris
• Inspect all hoses for any leaks
• Ensure power steering fluid is at the proper level

Every 6,000 miles/6 months:

• Lubricate chassis
• Replace air filter
• Change wiper blades

Every 12,000 miles/12 months:

• Check coolant levels and condition; flush or top up as necessary
• Inspect suspension
• Check steering system
• Replace cabin air filter

Trust Landmark Motors with Your Land Rover’s Maintenance

Landmark Motors has been assisting owners of European vehicles in and around Seattle and Bellevue, WA for more than two decades. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality maintenance and service at the best prices.

Our state of the art tools and service center and the most recent software means that our skilled service technicians have all the tools they need at their disposal to ensure that your Land Rover is taken care of quickly and easily. Please set up an appointment over the phone or online, or simply stop by to speak with our friendly staff. We are ready and waiting to help you keep your Land Rover in the best shape possible so you can enjoy the smooth driving experience you truly deserve.

* Red Land Rover Car image credit goes to: YuriyVlasenko.