Car Care

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life in your car that takes you everywhere… but stay observant of how many miles you’re driving and keep a schedule of your car’s maintenance to ensure peak performance for your vehicle! Just like you buy certain gifts for certain anniversaries, you should get maintenance done for certain mile counts. Use this checklist as a guide to help remind you when to take care of your car!

Every 5,000 Miles

– Check/refill fluids for:

•  Coolant
•  Brake fluid
•  Power steering fluid
•  Washer fluid

– Change Oil – Check lug bolts

Every 8,000 – 10,000 Miles

– Perform the same 5,000 maintenance tasks – Check tire tread

• Use the easy penny test

– Inspect brakes – Check spark plugs/wires – Check/clean battery – Replace windshield wipers

• Or every 6 – 12 months, whichever comes first

– If you haven’t yet, you should rotate your tires about every 5,000 – 8,000 miles

Every 12,000 – 15,000 Miles

– Perform all previous maintenance tasks – Schedule maintenance/inspections for:

• ABS sensor
• Fuel pressure regulator
• Timing belt

– Replace these parts:

• Spark plugs
• Fuel filters
• Brake pads

– Flush radiator

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This checklist stands as a good measure for how often you should generally perform certain maintenance for your car, but stick to your manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and use your best judgement. If you can’t remember the last time you had something checked, then it’s probably time to schedule a check for it. Follow this checklist to help you stay on top of your car’s maintenance, check your tire inflation monthly, and make repairs (as needed) promptly!