- Engine Stress Test -
Even your car’s engine needs a good workout now and then. It’s advisable to give your car a break from the daily grind of stop-and-go traffic and run it for 15-20 minutes at highway speeds. Try to do this once a week and revitalize your charging system.

- Prevent Engine Grenades -
Check your manufacturer’s recommended timeframe for replacing your timing belt or chain. If a timing belt breaks, it can act like a grenade inside your car’s engine! Ask Brandi for more information concerning your car’s timing belt or chain!

- 50,000 Mile Emissions Failure -
If your emission control system fails because of a defective part, whether or not the part failure causes your car’s emissions to exceed federal emission standards, the manufacturer is required by federal law to pay for the repairs for the first five years or 50,000 miles.

- Check Your Oil Levels! -
Check your oil levels frequently and avoid overfilling your oil. Too much oil causes the engine seals to burst, while too little oil will sauté your engine. Remember to have your oil changed every 3,500 miles. Watch for Hilltop Specials!

- Lubricating the ol' A/C -
Did you know that there are certain rubber components in you a/c system that will dry out and crack if they are not lubricated periodically. By running your a/c once a week whenever the temperature is above 50 degrees you can avoid this costly a/c problem.

- Rock out at home... not in the snow! -
Repeatedly rocking your car back and forth in a snow bank can quickly overheat your transmission causing it to fry.

- CV Joints and Boots -
If you hear a clicking sound coming from the area of the front wheels, especially while turning a corner, it could indicate a torn CV boot. Have Hilltop check it right away. Replacing a torn boot is a lot less expensive than replacing a bad CV joint!

- Brake Fluid every 30k miles -
Have Hilltop change your brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 2 years (whichever comes first). Brake fluid is subject to contamination by moisture that can enter through the rubber brake lines. This caustic fluid deteriorates with age and when it does it attacks the brake components.