Scheduled Auto Maintenance

Get Started With Basic Maintenance

The only reason to take your car back to a dealer is for recalls.

To help you get started developing a maintenance schedule for your car, here are some general guidelines developed by AAA and other industry sources:

Maintenance Item	Mileage or Time
Inspect lights and check tire pressure	At least monthly
Oil & filter change and chassis lubrication	3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months
Underhood belt and hose inspection	3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months (every oil change)
Tire rotation and wheel balancing	6,000 miles or every other oil change
Brake inspection	6,000 miles or every other oil change
Replace air filter	12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by inspection
Replace fuel filter	24,000 to 100,000 miles
Automatic transmission service	24,000 to 100,000 miles
Wheel alignment check	12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by tire wear
Cooling system flush and refill	40,000 to 100,000 miles
Belt and hose replacement	60,000 to 100,000 miles or 5 to 8 years
Engine timing belt replacement	60,000 to 100,000 miles (when equipped) or 5 to 8 years
Air conditioning performance check	Annually, usually in the spring

What Else Does Your Car Need?

The services listed above are only the general services that apply to most vehicles. You may need more frequent checks and replacements than the intervals listed above. Additionally, your car may have some unique maintenance requirements specified by the manufacturer. Many overhead cam engines have engine timing belts that require scheduled replacement. If such a belt breaks for lack of replacement, expensive engine damage may result. Some carmakers also call for periodic flushing and refilling of the brake hydraulic system.

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