OWNERS MANUAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INTERVALS
Nothing will do more to preserve your vehicle's value and operability better than proper maintenance Here is our list of the average recommended maintenance broken down by the amount of miles put on your vehicle. These are typical - your manual may have more or less.
EVERY 3,000 - 7,500 MILES
- Change engine oil and filter
- Preventive maintenance inspection
- Check under-hood fluid levels
- Check wiper bladess
EVERY 15,000 MILES
- Change engine oil and filter
- Preventive maintenance inspection
- Adjust tire pressure to manufacturer's specs
- Lubricate transmission control linkage
- Inspect fuel system connections, hoses and lines
- Complete tire rotation
- Inspect cabin air filter (where applicable)
- Preventive maintenance inspection
- Check under-hood fluid levels
- Check wiper blades
- Check alignment
- Inspect CV joint boots
- Lubricate steering and suspension components
- Evaluate brake condition
- Fuel Injection Maintenance
- Check wiper blades
EVERY 30,000 MILES
- Change engine oil and filter
- Preventive maintenance inspection
- Check tire pressure & tread
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums
- Inspect brake lines & hoses
- Inspect CV joint boots
- Inspect exhaust system
- Replace engine air filter (most vehicles)
- Lubricate steering & suspension components
- Replace in cabin air filter (where applicable)
- Check under-hood fluid levels
- Check wiper blades
- Rotate & balance tires
- Inspect brake calipers
- Complete transmission fluid flush
- Inspect drive belt
- Inspect fuel system connections, hoses & lines
- Inspect spark plugs
- Change engine coolant (except extended life)
- Fuel injection maintenance
EVERY 45,000 MILES
- Change engine oil and filter
- Preventive maintenance inspection
- Check all tires
- Check alignment
- Inspect CV joint boots
- Lubricate steering and suspension components
- Evaluate brake condition
- Fuel Injection Maintenance
- Check under-hood fluid levels
- Check wiper blades
- Adjust tire pressure to manufacturer's specs
- Lubricate transmission control linkage
- Inspect fuel system connections, hoses and lines
- Complete tire rotation
- Inspect cabin air filter (where applicable)
EVERY 60,000 MILES
- Change engine oil and filter
- Preventive maintenance inspection
- Check all tires
- Inspect rotors, linings, pads, drums
- Inspect brake lines and hoses
- Lubricate transmission control linkage
- Inspect drive belt - replace if necessary
- Inspect fuel system connections, hoses and lines
- Inspect spark plugs
- Change engine coolant (ex. ext-life antifreeze.)
- Fuel Injection Maintenance
- Change Power Steering Fluid
- Check under-hood fluid levels
- Check wiper blades
- Adjust tire pressure to manufacturer's specs
- Lubricate caliper slide rails
- Complete transmission fluid flush
- Inspect CV joint boots
- Inspect exhaust system
- Replace engine air filter (Most vehicles.)
- Lubricate steering and suspension components
- Inspect cabin air filter (where applicable, most cars)
- Replace Fuel Filter
EVERY 90,000 MILES
- Change engine oil and filter
- Brake inspection
- Inspect steering components and ball joints
- Transmission fluid service / filter
- Fuel injector cleaning / clean throttle body
- Inspect spark plugs
- Rotate and balance tires
- Replace cabin air filter (if needed)
- Inspect drive axles and CV boots
- Flush power steering fluid
- Replace all cooling system hoses if over 8 years old
- Inspect air filter
- Replace brake fluid
- Check struts and shocks
- Cooling system service and inspection
- Replace fuel filter
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks
- Check wheel alignment
- Set tire pressure
- Timing belt replacement where applicable
- Service rear differential
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