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Vehicle back to school checklist.

It's not just school supplies, textbooks, and new clothes that are needed for the best start of the school year possible. It's also important to be certain that your vehicle, or your child's can handle the demands of going to and from classes and work. Follow our checklist below, and your car will be ready for a new semester and school year!

• Oil change. It goes without saying that all vehicles need clean and healthy oil to run properly. We recommend you get an oil change once every 5,000 miles, or as instructed in your vehicle's user manual.
• Check the brakes. Whether it's you who's going back, or your child, you will want to make sure your car's brakes are in good working condition.
• Tire rotate and balance. This is important, especially if your school, or your child's school, is out of state. Your tires will be healthy longer, and having your tires rotated and balanced regularly can help you get better gas mileage.
• Tune up. A seasonal tune up will help ensure your vehicle is healthy and ready for a new season.
• Future maintenance. Taking a look at future maintenance is vital, especially if you'll be headed out of state. Here at Aspen Hill Exxon, we can take a look at belts and hoses, brake pads, transmission fluid, and your car's alternator, among other things. Peace of mind for your vehicle will help you or your child have an amazing semester.

If you're located in the Silver Spring, Maryland area, give our shop a call to schedule your next service appointment! Let us know that either you or your child will be heading back to school soon, and that you want us to look over your vehicle for you. Our shop is not far from Olney, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Potomac, Maryland.