Know About 21-Point Oil Change Coupons

You may have noticed several automotive locations in your city offering full 21-point inspections for free with their oil change coupons. Most of these garages will provide written estimates of what they checked during the inspection with a rating on whether or not that particular part of your vehicle needs attention now or in the near future. Many consumers feel that the 21-point inspection is just a way for automotive garages to drum up business. After all, if you go looking for something wrong, odds are you're bound to find something you can fix. And if you find something you can fix, you automatically have a repeat customer and have increased your profit margin.

But economics and business aside, what are some of the things that are covered in a 21-point oil change? Coupons help draw in business and keep your initial cost down, but that does not mean the mechanic won't uncover an "expensive" problem during his full vehicle inspection.

The first few things included with oil change coupons are obviously the fluid maintenance itself. Old oil is drained and replaced with new oil. The filter is tossed and new one takes its place. Along the lines of fluid maintenance, other fluids in the vehicle are also checked and replaced. The chassis will be lubricated if needed. The transmission fluid will be topped off. The power steering and windshield washer fluid will be checked and filled up if needed. The batter fluid will be filled as well. Brake fluid should always be checked and topped up, but many folks have that included in their regular brake inspection.

Along with the oil filter, there are a couple of other filters that need to be checked. The air filter and cabin air filter should be replaced regularly. This is especially true for people that drive in the country or in a polluted city. Clogged air filters can compromise the efficiency of your engine.

The next things to check on a 21-point review include making sure the headlights and turn signals are working. The mechanic will also check the air pressure in each tire and inflate if needed. They will look at the integrity of the engine belts and recommend windshield wiper replacements if needed. Most places will also vacuum the interior floors of the vehicle and wash exterior windows.

The result is a car that looks and feels good from the inside out. You will get better gas mileage and your car will last longer with a regular oil change. Coupons are just like the icing on the cake and make this regular maintenance task that much easier to swallow.