Every vehicle manufacturer has a list of scheduled maintenance for oil, tires and alignment. Your specific car, truck or van may have slightly different requirements, but there are general recommendations that apply to most vehicles.
With any maintenance, always take your car in earlier instead of later — you'll prevent needless wear and tear on the car and keep it in great condition much longer. 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)
Tire pressure check / inflation
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 air filter
Rotate tires
Inspect fan belts
Inspect hoses
Check alignment if you notice symptoms (steering wheel "pull," uneven tread wear, etc.)
9,000-10,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Check / fill fluids
Rotate tires
Inspect air filter
Inspect fan belts
Inspect hoses
15,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Check fluids
Inspect / service brake system include pads, drums and rotors
Inspect / recharge air conditioning system
Inspect suspension system including ball joints, shocks and struts
Check alignment if you notice symptoms (steering wheel "pull," uneven tread wear, etc.)
20,000-25,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Replace fuel filter
Check / fill or replace fluids
Rotate tires
30,000 Miles
Brake service including brake lines, hoses, pads, drums and rotors
Inspect / service suspension system
Inspect steering system
Replace power steering fluid
Inspect / service exhaust system including muffler
Inspect radiator levels, antifreeze / coolant
Check alignment if you notice symptoms (steering wheel "pull," uneven tread wear, etc.)
35,000-40,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Check / fill or replace fluids
Rotate tires
Inspect air filter
Inspect fan belts
Inspect hoses
Replace battery at 35,000 miles if needed
Tune up at 40,000 miles (spark plugs, timing, etc.)
45,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Inspect / service brakes
Inspect / service transmission
Inspect radiator
Flush and replace engine coolant / antifreeze
Inspect / service suspension, ball joints, etc.
Rotate tires
Check alignment if you notice symptoms
50,000-55,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Check / fill or replace fluids
Rotate tires
Inspect air filter
Inspect fan belts
Inspect hoses
Replace fuel filter
60,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Inspect / service brakes
Inspect / service transmission
Inspect radiator / engine coolant
Inspect / service exhaust system
Inspect / service suspension, ball joints, etc.
Replace power steering fluid
Rotate tires
65,000-70,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Check / fill or replace fluids
Rotate tires
Inspect air filter
Inspect fan belts
Inspect / replace timing belt
Inspect hoses
Check alignment if needed
Replace battery at 70,000 miles if needed
75,000 - 85,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Check / fill or replace fluids
Rotate tires
Inspect air filter
Inspect fan belts
Inspect hoses
Tune up at 80,000 miles
90,000 Miles
Lube, oil and filter
Inspect / service brakes
Inspect / service transmission
Inspect radiator
Flush and replace engine coolant
Inspect / service steering and suspension, ball joints, etc.
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