How to Maintain Your Cadillac

Your Cadillac is an investment in quality and luxury. You can enjoy driving it for years to come with attention to proper maintenance.

Just as you have come to trust Cadillac as a premier vehicle manufacturer, you can trust Jessup Cadillac’s experienced service and maintenance experts to help care for your vehicle. You must follow your Cadillac service schedule and stay on top of maintenance to avoid larger expenses down the road. Talk to your Jessup Cadillac service professional about a maintenance schedule that works for you and your vehicle.

Your Cadillac deserves the very best care and the right parts to continue running smoothly. You can ensure that your vehicle receives the factory-approved parts needed when you visit Jessup Cadillac’s parts department. Do not settle for anything less.

As you enjoy the comfort, style and performance that Cadillac provides, keep these maintenance tips in mind to make sure your Cadillac runs at peak performance for years to come.

Inspect your tires
Your vehicle’s tires are literally the only thing separating you from the road. They handle a lot for your Cadillac, and you should monitor them for wear and for proper air pressure.

Your Cadillac comes equipped with a tire pressure monitor that alerts you when air is low. It is important for the tires to maintain proper air pressure so that they operate at optimal performance. Tires that frequently run low on air may have a leak or another problem that should be addressed. Proper air pressure helps ensure even wear on the tread of your tires. Your tires need adequate tread to maintain traction on the road and to provide efficient performance for your vehicle.

Consult with the tire professionals at Jessup Cadillac to inspect and replace your tires as needed.

Service your brakes
Another important component in your Cadillac is the braking system. This is an important safety feature that must be inspected and maintained regularly. You rely on your Cadillac’s superior braking system to keep you safe, so rely on the certified service professionals at Jessup Cadillac to inspect your brakes.

Over time, your brake system’s components can begin to wear and provide less stopping power for your vehicle. As your system works harder to stop your vehicle, your vehicle will begin showing signs of issues that must be addressed. Be on the lookout for a less responsive brake pedal, the sound of scraping metal and a vibrating sensation when you apply the brakes.

You should regularly have your brake parts inspected, such as the rotors, calipers and brake pads. They can be serviced or replaced as needed.

Maintain your Cadillac’s air suspension system
One of the hallmarks of Cadillac comfort is the amazingly smooth ride drivers experience. That is in large part due to the uniquely crafted air suspension system that elevates Cadillac beyond others when it comes to luxury. Most vehicle manufacturers rely on gas-filled shocks and struts for their suspension systems.

To ensure that your Cadillac is as comfortable as the first time you got behind the wheel, make sure to have your air suspension system inspected and maintained by certified Cadillac service technicians. It is important to regularly inspect the air lines and fittings in the suspension system because they can become loose. You also must ensure that the air suspension system does not develop leaks, which your certified Cadillac mechanic at Jessup Cadillac can also detect.

Change the oil regularly
In order to ensure that your Cadillac vehicle continues to operate properly, you must change the vehicle’s oil and oil filter regularly. This is one of the easiest maintenance tasks, but many drivers do not understand why it is so important. The engine oil in your

Cadillac makes sure that all components of your engine are properly lubricated.

As oil ages and is used for lubrication over several thousand miles in your engine, it becomes darker and thicker. This burnt engine oil does not lubricate as well and eventually will stop providing the necessary lubricating qualities that your engine requires. If this oil is not replaced soon, it can lead to significant damage to your Cadillac’s engine.

You can schedule an oil change at Jessup Cadillac at recommended intervals as advised by your owner’s manual.

Check your Cadillac’s charging system
Your Cadillac’s charging system makes sure to provide the power your vehicle needs to provide comfort and performance as you drive. Your Cadillac’s battery and alternator are important and necessary components in your vehicle that should be inspected regularly as part of a comprehensive maintenance program.

Over time, your vehicle’s battery begins to lose its ability to maintain a charge. This may become evident, for example, if you begin having trouble starting your car. Your alternator also wears out over time and will require replacement. Your Jessup Cadillac service technician can check the power generated by your battery and ensure that your alternator continues operating properly. Do not wait until it is too late and you are left stranded somewhere because your vehicle will not start.

Proper battery maintenance is particularly important in areas that have extreme climates, such as very hot or cold temperatures. This can impact the life of a battery.

Help extend the life of your Cadillac
Proper maintenance over time will give you many years to enjoy your Cadillac. Schedule a service appointment today at Jessup Cadillac to ensure that your vehicle receives the very best care that it deserves.

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