Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well-today and
down the road-is routine maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to stall when
it comes to keeping up with some everyday auto-basics. A recent survey by
the Car Care Council found:
- 38 percent of cars had low or dirty engine oil.
- 54 percent had low tire pressure.
- 28 percent had inadequate cooling protection.
- 19 percent needed new belts.
- 16 percent had dirty air filters.
- 10 percent had low or contaminated brake fluid.
For your convenience, the Car Care Council developed a Service Interval
Schedule to help you keep track of regular maintenance. Most of the checks
and services described here can be done at little or no cost. Best of all,
they are quick and easy to do.
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Monthly |
Every 3 Months or 3000 Miles |
Every 6 Months or 6000 Miles |
Every 9 Months or 9000 Miles |
Every 12 Months or 12,000 Miles |
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Check Engine Light On
Cleaning
Lights
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid
|
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery Cables
Belts
Check Engine Light On
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil and Filter
Exhaust
Fuel Filter
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid |
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery Cables
Belts
Chassis Lubrication
Check Engine Light On
Polish
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil and Filter
Exhaust
Fuel Filter
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid |
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery Cables
Belts
Chassis Lubrication
Check Engine Light On
Polish
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil and Filter
Exhaust
Fuel Filter
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid |
Automatic Transmission
Battery Cables
Belts
Entire Brake System
Cabin Air Filter
Chassis Lubrication
Check Engine Light On
Polish
Coolant (Antifreeze)
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil and Filter
Exhaust
Fuel Filter
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Steering and Suspension
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid
Wiper Blades |
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