IMac AppleCare is almost up, what can I do?

I have a 2011 21.5in iMac which it's applecare is ending in May 2014.
In April, what can I say to get the AppleStore to run an over night test?
I need this computer to last me a couple more years but I have no idea what I can do about having them run one last test to make sure everything's alright.
Also, on that note, once in a while my iMac screen will "flicker." Where the backlight or something turns off and turns back on in a split second. Should I be worried about this?

You may try & call Apple Sales Support:
1-800-676-2775
Or see details in this Support/Service link:
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
In the built-in system, can you get the
Diagnostic section to run? I'm not certain
if that requires a restart with Opt D held,
since none of my Macs have a newer OS.
If you call ahead and talk to someone at
a nearby Apple Store, perhaps a product
specialist, & ask what they can do in-store.
They could do more once they see it.
At a distance, you can start the process.
And all we can do in an ASC discussion
is suggest ideas, as advice or opinion;
not as anyone who is directly connected
to Apple and have no authority there.
Hopefully they can get it figured out.
Good luck & happy computing!

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