• Mechanics Direct Working HoursMON – FRI: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Mechanics Direct Location 1375 Middlesex St. Lowell, MA 01851

Following your vehicle’s maintenance schedule is an important part of owning any car but that’s especially true for European-made vehicles. Owners must adhere closely to their car’s needs or they may begin to experience dips in performance quality and other alarming problems. Instead of overpaying at the dealerships see why so many residents throughout Lowell are choosing Mechanics Direct.

Making Maintenance Easier

At Mechanics Direct our ASE certified mechanics handle all mileage-based maintenance and service items for your vehicle including:

3,000 Mile Service

  • Change Engine Oil and Filter
  • Top Off Fluid Levels
  • Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
  • Check Air Filter
  • Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection
6,000 Mile Service
  • Change Engine Oil and Filter
  • Top Off Fluid Levels
  • Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
  • Check Air Filter
  • Hi-Speed Balance and Rotate Tires
  • Check Vehicle for Alignment
  • Measure Front and Rear Brake Pad Thickness
  • Inspect Emergency Brake Operation
  • Check Suspension and Mounting Bolts
  • Check Condition of Exhaust System
  • Perform Coolant Strength Test
  • Check Fluid Condition
  • Charging System and Battery Test
  • Check PCV Valve Operation
  • Check Cabin Filters
  • Install Valvoline Stage-1 Fuel
  • System Deposit Remover
  • Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection
12,000 Mile Service

Also at 24,000 / 48,000 and 76,000 miles

  • Change Engine Oil and Filter
  • Top Off Fluid Levels
  • Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
  • Check Air Filter
  • Hi-Speed Balance and Rotate Tires
  • Measure Front and Rear Brake Pad Thickness
  • Check Vehicle for Alignment
  • Inspect Emergency Brake Operation
  • Check Suspension and Mounting Bolts
  • Top Off Fluid Levels
  • Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
  • Check Air Filter
  • Hi-Speed Balance and Rotate Tires
  • Measure Front and Rear Brake Pad Thickness
  • Check Vehicle for Alignment
  • Inspect Emergency Brake Operation
  • Check Suspension and Mounting Bolts
  • Check Condition of Exhaust System
  • Perform Coolant Strength Test
  • Charging System and Battery Test
  • Check PCV Valve Operation
  • Check Fluid Condition
  • Check Cabin Filters
  • Install Valvoline Stage-1 Fuel
  • System Deposit Remover
  • Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection
18,000 Mile Service

Also at 36,000 / 54,000 / 72,000 and 108,000 miles

  • Change Engine Oil and Filter
  • Top Off Fluid Levels
  • Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
  • Check Air Filter
  • Inspect Distributor Cap, Rotor and Coil Packs
  • Inspect Valve Adjustment (4 cy/ models)
  • Inspect Transmission Fluid Condition
  • Inspect Shock Absorbers and Struts
  • Test Cooling System
  • Perform Coolant Strength Test
  • Inspect Hoses and Cooling Fan Operation
  • Hi-Speed Balance and Rotate Tires
  • Perform Alignment Inspection
  • Measure Front and Rear Brake Pad Thickness
  • Inspect Emergency Brake Operation
  • Check Suspension and Mounting Bolts
  • Check Condition of Exhaust System
  • Inspect Steering Rack and Tie Rods
  • Charging System and Battery Test
  • Clean Battery Terminals
  • Install Anti-Corrosive Pads
  • Check PCV Valve (replace as needed)
  • Check Cabin Filters (replace as needed)
  • Perform Valvoline Stage-2
  • 3-Part Induction Fuel Service
  • Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection
30,000 Mile Service

Also at 60,000 / 90,000 / 120,000 / 150,000 and 180,000 miles

  • Change Engine Oil and Filter
  • Top Off Fluid Levels
  • Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
  • Replace Air Filter
  • Hi-Speed Balance and Rotate Tires
  • Perform Alignment Inspection
  • Measure Front and Rear Brake Pad Thickness
  • Inspect Emergency Brake Operation
  • Perform VPS Brake Flush Service
  • Inspect Anti-Lock Brake System Operation
  • Check Spark Plugs (replace as needed)
  • Inspect Ignition System
  • Inspect Distributor Cap, Rotor and Coil Packs
  • Inspect Fuel Filter Operation
  • Inspect PCV Valve Operation (replace as needed)
  • Adjust Idle Speed and Ignition Timing
  • Test Computer for Trouble Codes
  • Perform VPS Transmission Flush Service
  • Replace Differential Fluid (4wd)
  • Check Suspension and Mounting Bolts
  • Check Condition of Exhaust System
  • Inspect Steering Rack and Tie Rods
  • Perform Coolant Strength Test
  • Charging System and Battery Test
  • Check Cabin Filters (replace as needed)
  • Perform Engine Cleaning
  • Install Valvoline Stage-1
  • Fuel System Deposit Remover
  • Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection
Additional Recommendations
  • VPS Power Steering Service
  • VPS Induction Service

Mechanics Direct is proud to service Lowell with the same great quality we have for over 22 years. We also welcome drivers from surrounding areas including:

If your car is due for scheduled maintenance, please call or visit our certified technicians today and make sure your car is always in qualified hands.

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