The Escalade. It’s known for its large size, bold styling, and luxury Cadillac nameplate. And for 2017, the Escalade continues to impress with its stand-out power, upscale interior with gobs of luxury items, and impressive towing abilities that can’t be matched by competitors. But, even the biggest and baddest vehicles can suffer from automotive trouble. So what can you do to keep problems away? The answer – with regular maintenance. Here are the most important maintenance services you should provide for your 2017 Escalade.
Change Oil
For an automotive engine to run smoothly and efficiently, it needs oil. Oil acts as a lubricant and works to keep all engine parts running properly. Over time, oil becomes dirty and contaminated due exhaust gasses emitted from the cylinders. Another problem is that heat from the engine breaks down oil, reducing its viscosity (thickness). Oil that is dirty or becomes too thin is unable to lubricate the engine as well as it should, which can lead to engine damage. The solution to this is to service your car with regular oil changes to provide your engine with a continuous supply of clean, fresh oil. Cars today can typically go 5,000 to 10,000 miles between oil changes. But, of course, driver habits, the elements driven in, etc. play a role in when oil should be changed. To get a more accurate estimate, check your owner’s manual or ask a professional mechanic.
Replace Air Filter
Your car’s engine may not have a set of lungs like you do, but it requires air to function just the same. This poses a question: how does an engine “breathe”? With the help of an air filter, of course. An air filter is used to catch any dirt, dead bugs, leaves, trash, and other debris from being sucked up into the engine block. By acting as a blocker against these things, the engine is provided a clean and fresh supply of oxygen. Unfortunately, air filters can become dirty and clogged, making it impossible for air to get through to the engine. As a result, the engine can’t “breathe”, is starved of oxygen, ad faces problems such as overheating and serious damage. A clogged air filter has many other negative consequences, too, like reduced gas mileage and horsepower. It can also cause your engine to run rough and stall out. So how often should the air filter be replaced? There is no definite answer to this question, because it depends on two main factors: how many miles you drive per year and the atmospheric conditions during those miles. For instance, if you often drive on rural dirty roads, you will need to change your air filter more often.
Inspect Tires
Tires are one of the most important safety features of a car, yet they are also one of the most ignored. Go figure, right? Tires should be checked regularly for proper air pressure, excessive wear and tear, poor treads, and other signs of damage. Treads are one of the most important elements of a tire. Their purpose is to grip the road. Without them, your car would slip all over the road – especially in wet, icy or snowy conditions. As tires age and gain wear and tear, tire treads eventually wear out, decreasing traction and safety. To ensure tread depth is at a safe level, you should check all of your tires every month or so, and be sure to also check the spare.
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