Car Maintenance Schedule Guide

CPS • September 16, 2021

Every car owner has at least a slight understanding of the importance of keeping their vehicle in tip-top shape. Though vehicle maintenance is important, it’s innocently not always done according to the proper schedule. Refer to your vehicle owners’ guide and check out our suggested maintenance schedule below.

Gloved hand checking engine oil with dipstick under hood, white rag on black engine cover

EVERY THREE MONTHS/3,000 MILES

  1. Fluids: unless your vehicle is brand-new, have the following levels checked.
  2. Engine oil
  3. Windshield washer fluid
  4. Coolant
  5. Brake fluid
  6. Transmission fluid
  7. Power steering fluid
  8. Tire pressures
  9. Hoses
  10. Belts
  11. Interior cleanliness

EVERY SIX MONTHS/5,000 MILES

  1. Oil and filter change
  2. Tire rotation
  3. Check lights
  4. Fuel filter
  5. Battery
  6. Cabin and engine air filters
  7. Wiper blades

EVERY 12 MONTHS/10,000 MILES

  1. Synthetic oil and filter change
  2. Alignment
  3. Brakes

For assistance in properly maintaining your vehicle, visit one of our four locations at Complete Auto Maintenance Centers today. Our experts will ensure your car, SUV, or light-duty truck will last for years – and miles – to come.

Team CAMC is your Complete Auto Maintenance Center. For over 30 years, we have followed a single guiding principle: we never push or sell services a vehicle doesn’t need. Our team of trained technicians welcomes you like family and discusses all types of oil and fluid changes offered. Critical points are reviewed through a 13-point inspection to ensure your vehicle is ready for the next adventure on the road ahead. Contact us today to learn more about the professional service you deserve from a team you can trust.

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