Every manufacturer has a stated maintenance schedule, which, if followed, will extend the life of your vehicle. Many dealers have started their own schedules that include many services not required by the manufacturer. We’ve found that most of these “extra” services are nothing more than revenue generators for the dealers, and are generally unnecessary.
So, the next time the dealer tells you that your vehicle is due for a scheduled maintenance, pull out your “manufacturer’s owner manual” and compare to see if they agree.