The Gillman Honda Houston Vehicle Maintenance Checklist

 

At Gillman Honda Houston, our inventory of new and pre-owned Honda cars near Houston, TX represents some of the most reliable vehicles in Texas. However, even quality-built Honda automobiles require regular maintenance so they can run their best. That's why it's important to have your Honda car's parts checked consistently.

Why Honda Maintenance is Important

The vehicles sold by our Honda dealers at 10595 W Sam Houston Pkwy S in Houston, TX are filled with a variety of parts big and small, all of which should be checked regularly in order to avoid significant damage and/or decrease in performance and safety. Our local Honda dealership provides all of the services your vehicle needs to run its best: oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, fluid replacement, and more.

Honda Maintenance Checklist

The experienced technicians staffing our Honda service center serving Cypress, TX understand that your Honda model's parts are subject to varying levels of wear and tear, and thus must be checked at different frequencies. This maintenance checklist should be helpful in reinforcing this fact.

Check frequently:

• Engine oil: essential to maintaining optimum performance
• Headlights/brake lights: driving with a broken light renders your Honda vehicle less safe
• Tires: The Gillman Honda Houston team will regularly check your tires' condition
• Brake fluid and wiper fluid should be checked and topped off regularly

Check every three months:

• Battery: without a healthy battery, your car's electrical system is useless
• Power steering fluid: contributes to easy steering and high-level handling

Check every six months:

• Transmission fluid: A good supply of transmission fluid helps your car to effortlessly shift through its gears
• Tire rotation/wheel alignment: regular tire rotations and proper wheel alignment prolong your tires' lifespan, maximize your car's fuel efficiency, and prevent drifting and irregular wear patterns

Check every 12 months:

• Shocks/suspension: Every 12 months, our Honda dealer serving Cypress, TX will inspect your Honda vehicle's shocks and suspension.
• Belts: Your car's belts, especially its serpentine belt and timing belt, should be examined annually for tears and cracking

Wrapping Up

Whatever your Honda auto needs - a tune-up, repairs, or Honda parts - our nearby Honda dealers deliver. Like any complex machine, a car requires regular upkeep to perform its best. Visit us online, check out our service specials, and book an appointment today.