Steve's Service Tips

Auto, Truck, SUV & Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions

Steve's Service Tips will be your source for answers to your commonly asked questions regarding auto, truck and SUV repair. Our "Frequently Asked Questions" are typical requests for information and their respective answers that we have received from our customers, and we would like you also to benefit from them.

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Contact Steve or any one of our quality, ASE certified professionals at (608) 437-5112, email us at admin@helwigauto.com or contact us through our website!

Extreme Driving Conditions

What are extreme driving conditions mentioned in my owner's manual?

As you see in your owner's manual, most vehicle manufacturers encourage their vehicle owners to have more frequent service performed when driving under extreme conditions. In fact, it might be surprising to learn that what many of us consider normal driving conditions are actually considered "extreme" by many of today's manufacturers.

Extreme driving conditions may include:

Driving in stop and go traffic

Allowing the engine to idle for an extended period of time

High engine revving

Driving at higher engine speeds for an extended period of time (in a lower gear for example)

Not allowing the engine to warm up properly and then shutting the engine off

Operating your vehicle in either very hot or cold temperatures

Using your vehicle for primarily short trips, like 5 to 10 miles or less

Using your vehicle to tow or haul heavy loads

Driving in muddy or dusty conditions

Using your vehicle in rough terrain

At Helwig Auto Clinic, we can design a customize preventive maintenance program to meet your driving needs no matter how your owner's manual classifies the use of your vehicle.

You can reach us several ways to schedule an appointment. Feel free to call us at (608) 437-5112, or click here to send us a note through our website.

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