15 Most Common Car Repairs by Mileage

15 Most Common Car Repairs by Mileage

Replacing the Battery Most batteries last 30,000 to 50,000 miles and usually come with a three to five year prorated warranty. Check the battery cables (and battery fluid if your battery has removable fill caps) at every oil change and service the battery and battery terminals once a year, especially before the cold winter months set in. For peace of mind, even though there are jump starters in all of my cars, and I have AAA Roadside Assistance, I replace the batteries in my vehicles every three years. Replacing Coolant Hoses When it’s time to flush the coolant system, it’s also an excellent time to replace the coolant hoses . Since the mid-1990s, most automotive coolants have had a 50,000-mile or five-year live span. The coolant in newer cars can last 100,000 miles or up to ten years. The extended life and corrosion protection properties of long-life coolant, plus years of extreme temperature fluctuations, weaken, deteriorate and cause the inside of coolant hoses to crack…