Preventive Maintenance
January 10, 2011
The following services are recommended at the listed times or mileages. These recommendations are only for preventive maintence to avoid unexpected breakdowns and extend the life of your car. Vehicle maintenance schedules differ from vehicle to vehicle, so it is always best to consult your owner’s manual.
Oil / Lube / Filter | 3 months or 3,000 miles |
Tire Rotation | 6,000 miles |
Air Conditioning | Check every spring |
Radiator | Flush every fall |
Valves | Adjust as per owner’s manual |
Battery Service | Yearly or as needed |
Brake System Or Clutch Flush | Yearly or as needed |
Fuel Filter | Yearly or as needed |
Whole Car Diagnosis | Yearly and prior to purchase |
Transmission Service | 2 years or 24,000 miles |
Power Steering Flush | 2 years or 24,000 miles |
EGR Service | 2 years or 24,000 miles |
Computer Code Check | After M-I-L illuminates |
Pack Wheel Bearings | 2 years or 24,000 miles |
Induction System Cleaning | 2 years or 30,000 miles or as needed |
Throttle Plate Service | 2 years or 30,000 miles or as needed |
Oxygen Sensor | Per owner’s manual or as needed |
Radiator & Heater Hoses | 4 years or 60,000 miles |
Drive Belts | 4 years or 60,000 miles |
Timing Belt | 60,000 miles or per owner’s manual |
Differential Fluid Service | 5 years or 50,000 miles |