Every vehicle owner is familiar with factory recommended services. Some vehicle owners choose to take those recommended services seriously, while others consider them to be a pointless reminder. Let's take a look at what factory recommended services are and whether they are actually important or not. What is Factory Recommend Services? Factory recommended services are guidelines that are set by a vehicle manufacturer on the maintenance and inspections needed on the car once it has covered a certain amount of distance. The service intervals are specific to the vehicle manufacturer. However, the most common service intervals used are 30 000, 60 000 and 90 000 miles. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend a service every 5 000 miles. The vehicle maintenance schedule can be found in the owner's manual. The three main purposes for an oil change are : 1. Vehicle Inspection 2. Oil and Filter Change 3. Vehicle Maintenance. 1. Vehicle Inspection: This is a process conducted by an auto ... read more