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Mileage-based vehicle maintenance intervals
Maintenance is an essential component of responsible vehicle ownership . Routine maintenance can help discover problems before they escalate into potentially costly issues . Maintenance also keeps vehicles running smoothly , making them more enjoyable to drive and extending their life expectancy .
Various factors can help to determine how often drivers should change their vehicles ’ fluids and take them in for tuneups . Such variables include how frequently a vehicle is driven , the type of driving ( city or rural ) drivers do and how many miles are on the car . However , drivers can still rely on this basic car maintenance schedule , courtesy of Advance Auto Parts , to serve as a guide .
3,000 miles / 3 months Advance Auto Parts notes that monthly fluid checks typically are unnecessary with newer vehicles , though older vehicles should be inspected for leaks once a month . Among the fluids to check after every 3,000 miles or three months , whichever comes first , are :
• Engine oil level
• Windshield washer fluid
• Coolant
• Brake fluid level
• Transmission fluid
• Power steering fluid
Drivers also can use 3,000 miles or three months as a benchmark to check tire pressure , hoses and belts . Many vehicles now display tire pressure for each tire on the dashboard , and drivers should pay attention to those numbers and put air in their tires when necessary . When inspecting hoses , touch them to make sure they ’ re not leaking and bulging . Hoses should be a little flexible , especially when they are warm .
5,000 miles / 6 months
Oil and oil filters should be changed at this interval . In addition , this is a good time to rotate tires and inspect lights to make sure they ’ re still operating at peak capacity . Drivers also can check their
cabin and engine air filters and replace them if need be . Changing these filters is a simple DIY project , and drivers can find an assortment of YouTube tutorials to help them complete these projects . Wiper blades also can be inspected around this time or whenever drivers suspect the blades aren ’ t operating at peak capacity . Replacing wiper blades is another simple DIY project that drivers can complete in a few minutes .
10,000 miles / 12 months
Advance Auto Parts notes that synthetic oil is typically used in cars made since 2010 . Each manufacturer is different , and drivers should check their manuals for recommendations . Synthetic oil and filters in vehicles that use synthetic oil is typically changed every 10,000 miles or 12 months , whichever comes first . Once a year drivers should ask their mechanics to check the alignment on their vehicles and the condition of their brakes .
Routine maintenance can keep vehicles running strong for years on end . n
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