Recommended Service Intervals

Once a week (or at each fill-up)

Check your oil, water, wiper fluid, engine coolant/antifreeze level, and tire condition and pressure.

Once a month

Check Inspect transmission fluid and brake fluid, windshield wiper blades, and power steering fluid. Review condition of belts, hoses, and battery cables.

Every 3 months or 3,000 miles

Change oil, oil filter, and air filter. Inspect engine drive belts, shock absorbers, and all lights on vehicle. Check battery.

Every 6 months or 6,000 miles

Check the brake system, and inspect and/or rotate tires. Review condition of clutch system (manual transmissions), and chassis lubrication.

Once a year

Have underbody flushing performed, and service engine cooling system (which should include inspecting the radiator, water pump, fan belt, thermostat(s), radiator cap, and anti-freeze). Check accelerator control system, and lubricate doors, locks, hinges, and parking brake.

15,000 miles

Inspect automatic transmission. Change auto transmission fluid and filter.

30,000 miles or 2 years

Change spark plugs and fuel filter, inspect spark plug wire, check engine timing