What can walmart do for my car?

[ShellyLynn3630]

Ok, we head to the world on Tuesday and I have got to run my car by walmart to get the oil changed and I am wanting to know just what else they can do for it rather quickly that will be good for it. Thank you. It has 90,000 miles on it.

 

[msmayor]

It really depends on how well you've been maintaining it up to this point.

The best thing you can do for any car is have the oil changed regularly. So the fact that you're having that done is a good thing. They should also check all fluid levels to make sure everything is good.

Have the brakes been checked recently? When was the last time you had a brake job done?

Did you have the timing belt changed at 75-80,000 miles? That's a bigger job, but is also an important maintenance item. If you haven't had it changed, have them check it for soundness.

Have the tire pressure checked. Have the pressure in the spare tire checked.

Get the wipers checked; make sure the blades are in good condition.

 

[cglaura]

I believe the water pump is supposed to get changed around 90,000. Kind of pricey though. I don't know if there is a way to check that, just one of those things they say you should do because if it breaks instead then way more troubles.

Check your book, it should have a schedule of what to do at what intervals. You could probably find it online or at the library if you don't have the book.

But, I'd check all fluids, make sure tire treads ok, check brakes, make sure your spare is full of air (somehow this little fact escaped me forever and when I went to put it on my car, it was flat as well ). I should write a book of "What I know now that I wasn't paying attention to my ex-husband maintaining". Hey, but I know how to repair a washine maching by myself now!

 

[Tampa Mousekeeter]

I believe the water pump is supposed to get changed around 90,000. Kind of pricey though. I don't know if there is a way to check that, just one of those things they say you should do because if it breaks instead then way more troubles.

They would do that with the timing belt if the car has one...don't let them do it individually...it costs 2x as much ( guess who found that out )....all good advice, maybe have your tires rotated since it will be up on the lift

 

[disneymarie]

We just went through car issues at this mileage so I had a few thoughts.
Vehicles, by maker need maintainable that above posters mentioned. IE) if you are going a long distance to travel to MK, absolutely with this mileage I would have the major services due....but done by the dealer shop....if parts are needed they are on hand and THEY know the car. In minutes they can pull the motor to and area to get to the parts. They hire people that have special training for repairing your make of vehicle.

The timing in my sons Honda Civic should have been 100,000, two weeks ago it jumped a tooth and thank goodness did not damage the motor in the process at 85,000 miles.

My KIA needed this work done at 60,000 miles. I asked about the water pump and sparks at the same time. A lot of the newer cars have ceramic type pluges that last, so tune ups are no longer the same as the cars of years ago.

I have a thought....it is going to cost at least $500 for the timing, the other things I would have done for a tune up, could be another $400.

Then, the tires, what is the age? what wear, belts, if any on it are getting way up in age and could be stretched. The long hard haul could make even a belt on a new car go...my Uncle made a trip in his Chev with 1,ooo miles and blew a belt on I 95 going down.

I WOULD RENT A CAR FOR THE TRIP. I would not go any further then AAA would tow, for the 100 miles with that high of mileage if the work has not been done.

My Camry 99 just turned 108,000 and I need to get the timing done if it is not too late. Starting was rough and it bucked the last time used, needed an exhaust, the tie rods are shot and need replacing. This is the only work beside the battery, an oxygen sensor, and tires we needed done. I hope If it is the timeing it did not damage parts of the heads or anything.

Seriously, you are still saving $ over flying, you will have a vehicle if it breaks down they bring you another ASAP, it is a NEW vehicle. You can even size up for room, a lot of them have video monitors.
MAJOR coupons around too....

My son went last year, by train on the east coast, near DC Logan station and took his car down, drove back. That was fun. They did get a room tiny but nice.

Just a thought. There is always Murphy's Law....

 

[sarah4770]

we just got the oil changed at walmart today, and our walmart also changes the air filter, and wipers, and I know they check the tire tread, they also change tires, and i think that is about it.

 

[pixiedustaholic]

Do a little research and read your owners manual. DON'T go into a place and tell them to do whatever it needs because it will end up needing plenty. Most of these kind of quick lube techs work for commissions on bonuses and will be happy to "do what it needs." There are some like the one I work for, that will only do what you truly need. There have been plenty of times where a customer comes in requesting something like a new air filter but upon checking, the techs see that it doesn't really need to be replaced. It's up to the customer to decide, but they won't take you for a ride.

 

[BridgetBordeaux]

They do mostly simple things at Walmart.

They can do your oil change and a basic inspection of the car and it's fluids.

If you tires have not been balanced in a while, then they could do it while it is there. That also gives them access to do a visual on all your brake parts.

 

[locolala]

I agree wholeheartedly with the PP who said to rent a car. I would honestly never have a car serviced at Walmart, because I don't know the quality of the people and equipment. At 90k, your car likely needs some major work done. Go to a dealership, it's worth the expense. My dad has his car serviced at the dealerships only, and it's got close to 150k on it and runs great. Its a 2002 Toyota Avalon.

 

[JB2K]

Ok, we head to the world on Tuesday and I have got to run my car by walmart to get the oil changed and I am wanting to know just what else they can do for it rather quickly that will be good for it. Thank you. It has 90,000 miles on it.

Basically, the Walmart shops only do tires and oil changes (hence, their name "Walmart Tire & Lube Express"). If you need a simple oil/wipers change, or tire rotation, this is a good way to get it done, quickly.

If your car has 90K miles on it, you really need to get it in a shop (dealer/favorite garage/Midas) and have the 90,000 mile service done (all fluids changed and a full inspection) before you trek to WDW -- such a service is going to run you (at least) $400.

Check the Midas website, as they often have coupons tailored to your local area. Also, the Midas website will tell you of any recommended services needed for your car based on model year/mileage.