All Star Volvo Cars Baton Rouge
10101 Coursey Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-0415
At Volvo, we want to make sure that every drive is safe and to do so you have to perform regular maintenance. We are sure you have lots of questions. That's why we have created this frequently asked questions page. Here you will find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about Volvo maintenance so you won't have to fret driving around Thousand Oaks.
Volvo recommends that you change your oil every 5,000 miles. Please use the recommended oil for your specific Volvo model.
You should have your tires rotated after the first 3,000 miles of driving your new Volvo around the Oxnard area. After that, you should rotate the tires every 6,000 miles.
It is recommended that you change the tires on a Volvo every six years to keep you and yours safe when driving around Camarillo.
Most vehicle manufacturers recommend changing brake pads when the pads are down to 3 millimeters. However, Volvo recommends that the brake pads be changed when the pads are down to 5 millimeters. This ensures better brake performance. Usually, brake pads are replaced at 10,000-mile intervals.
The serpentine belts on Volvo vehicles are usually replaced every 100,000 miles.
Volvo recommends that spark plugs be changed every 60,000 miles on all of their vehicles.
For models before 2013, Volvo recommends regularly scheduled maintenance every 7,500 miles. For models years after 2013, Volvo recommends a regularly scheduled maintenance visit at every 10,000 miles.
The typical vehicle battery will last between four to six years on all Volvo models.
It is recommended that you use Premium 91 fuel for all Volvo vehicles.
Volvo recommends that you have your climate control system checked every two years in the Calabasas area.
Volvo recommends that you have your fluids replaced every 15,000 miles or about once a year. The fluid levels on all Volvos should be set between the minimum and the maximum marks. Also, brake fluid should only be changed by an Authorized Volvo Dealer. The seven fluids found on all Volvo models include the following:
You should change the air filter on your Volvo when you drive around Agoura Hills every 10,000 miles.
The Volvo's check engine light is part of the vehicles onboard diagnostics system. So when the check engine light goes off, then that means there is a problem detected by the OBD. At that point, you should take your vehicle to an Authorized Volvo Dealer like us here at All Star Volvo Cars of Baton Rogue. We use our diagnostic tools to troubleshoot the problem and resolve the issue. It is important that you address any check engine light as soon as possible. This will prevent a small issue from becoming a larger problem.
You should have your exhaust checked if your Volvo is experiencing the following issues: