What is my car maintenance schedule?

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Whether you have recently started driving or need a refresher, you might be wondering, “What is my car maintenance schedule?” With various body styles, models, and driving conditions, no two vehicles will require the same maintenance and repairs. However, there are many similarities, like rotating your tires when needed and ensuring your tires have the right amount of air pressure. If you want a general guideline, view the standard car maintenance schedule below.

Standard suggested car maintenance schedule

To ensure every component of your vehicle is being looked at over time, your vehicle maintenance schedule runs through several intervals as seen below:

Every 3 months or 3,000 miles:

  • Automatic transmission, power steering, wiper fluid levels
  • Engine oil and air filter
  • Belts, exhaust, and hoses
  • All lights inside and out
  • Fuel filter
  • Tire pressure, tire tread wear and tear check

Every 6 months or 6,000 miles:

  • Car battery and cables
  • Chassis lubrication
  • Windshield wipers
  • Polish your vehicle

Every 12 months or 12,000 miles:

  • Brake system
  • Coolant levels
  • Transmission fluid levels
  • Steering and suspension

Monthly vehicle maintenance

While you can always count on a service center near Dallas to tackle the larger maintenance checks and replacements, there are several at-home routine tasks you can do to keep your vehicle in top shape. This includes:

  • Check to see if the check engine light is on
  • Clean the interior and exterior
  • Make sure all the interior and exterior lights work
  • Check tire pressure and tread
  • Make sure windshield wiper fluid is filled

Why follow a car maintenance schedule?

In addition to knowing what your car maintenance schedule is, you may be wondering why it is important to follow it. Staying on top of your maintenance schedule offers a range of benefits to your drives around Fort Worth and Frisco. The initial advantage is the continued performance of your vehicle, but bringing in your car for regular scheduled service and checks will enable technicians to spot and tackle any issues or repairs before they get worse, which will cost you even more time and money down the road.

In addition, knowing your general maintenance schedule will enable you to assess whether you need to bring in your vehicle for maintenance earlier if you drive more frequently. This is also helpful for those who may not be using their vehicle as often but want to ensure that their vehicle components are in top condition when they are ready to hit the road.

Learn more from Sewell INEOS Grenadier

Are you interested in learning more about vehicle upkeep? Whether you drive an INEOS or another brand, our associates would be happy to give you more information. Contact us today, and feel free to make a reservation at our Plano store if your vehicle is due for service.

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