Basic Car Maintenance

Basic car care & maintainance is an important part of keeping your car safe, reliable, and fuel efficient. Follow the checklist below to keep your car in the best working order.

This is a good way to make your car last as long as possible:

Check Monthly
- Check Engine Light On
- Cleaning
- Lights
- Tire Inflation and Condition
- Windshield Washer Fluid

Check Every 3 months or 3,000 miles
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Battery and 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

Check Every 6 months or 6,000 miles
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Battery and 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
- Wiper Blades

Check Every 9 months or 9,000 miles
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Battery and 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

Check Every 12 months or 12,000 miles
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Battery and Cables
- Belts
- Brakes
- 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
- Spark Plugs
- Steering and Suspension
- Tire Inflation and Condition
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Wiper Blades

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