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Checklist for All Fluids

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Checklists for All Fluids

Your specific car, truck or van may have different recommended times for inspecting or changing fluids, but this list of general maintenance times for all fluids is good for most vehicles. Check with your mechanic for maintenance care recommendations for vehicles with more than 100,000 miles.

3,000 Miles


  • Oil change (should be done every four months or 3,000 miles)
  • Windshield wiper fluid refill
5,000-6,000 Miles


  • Oil change
  • Replace oil filter (included in lube, oil and filter jobs)
  • Lube job (included in lube, oil and filter jobs)
  • Check all fluid levels
9,000-10,000 Miles


    • Lube, oil and filter
    • Check / fill fluids
    15,000 Miles


      • Lube, oil and filter
      • Check fluids
      • Inspect / recharge air conditioning system with approved coolant
      20,000-25,000 Miles


        • Lube, oil and filter
        • Check / refill all fluids
        • Replace transmission fluid
        30,000 Miles


          • Check / replace brake fluid
          • Replace power steering fluid
          35,000-40,000 Miles


            • Lube, oil and filter
            • Check / fill or replace fluids
            45,000 Miles


              • Lube, oil and filter
              • Inspect brake fluid levels
              • Inspect transmission fluid levels / replace if needed
              • Flush and replace engine coolant
              • Inspect transmission fluid
              50,000-55,000 Miles


                • Lube, oil and filter
                • Check / fill fluids
                60,000 Miles


                  • Lube, oil and filter
                  • Replace brake fluid, inspect hoses
                  • Replace power steering fluid
                  • Inspect / refill / replace transmission fluid
                  • Inspect radiator / engine coolant
                  65,000-70,000 Miles


                    • Lube, oil and filter
                    • Check / fill fluids
                    75,000-85,000 Miles


                      • Lube, oil and filter
                      • Check / fill fluids
                      90,000 Miles


                        • Lube, oil and filter
                        • Inspect brake fluid levels
                        • Inspect transmission fluid levels / replace if needed
                        • Inspect radiator levels
                        • Inspect transmission fluid
                        • Flush/replace engine coolant
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