Suggested Vehicle Maintenance

Less than 15,000 Miles

  • Change engine oil and filter
  • Check all fluids under the vehicle's hood
  • Check wiper blades
  • Check tread depth on all four tires
  • Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer's specifications in your vehicle's owner's manual

15,000 to 30,000 Miles

  • Change engine oil and filter
  • Check all fluids under the vehicle's hood
  • Check wiper blades
  • Check tread depth on all four tires
  • Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer's specifications in your vehicle's owner's manual
  • Check alignment
  • Lubricate transmission control linkage
  • Inspect CV joint boots
  • Inspect fuel system connections, hoses, and lines
  • Lubricate steering and suspension components
  • Complete tire rotation
  • Evaluate brake condition
  • Inspect cabin air filter (not applicable to all vehicles)
  • Fuel injection maintenance

30,000 to 50,000 Miles

  • Change engine oil and filter
  • Check all fluids under the vehicle's hood
  • Check wiper blades
  • Check tread depth on all four tires
  • Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer's specifications in your vehicle's owner's manual
  • Inspect rotors, linings, pads, and drums
  • Lubricate caliper side rails
  • Inspect brake lines and hoses
  • Complete transmission fluid flush (automatic transmissions)
  • Lubricate transmission control linkage
  • Inspect CV joint boots
  • Inspect drive belt
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect fuel system connections, hoses, and lines
  • Replace engine air filter (most vehicles)
  • Inspect spark plugs
  • Lubricate steering and suspension components
  • Change engine coolant (except extended life antifreeze)
  • Replace cabin air filter (not applicable to all vehicles)
  • Fuel injection maintenance

50,000+ Miles

  • Change engine oil and filter
  • Check all fluids under the vehicle's hood
  • Check wiper blades
  • Check tread depth on all four tires
  • Adjust tire pressure to the manufacturer's specifications in your vehicle's owner's manual
  • Check alignment
  • Inspect rotors, linings, pads, and drums
  • Lubricate caliper side rails
  • Inspect brake lines and hoses
  • Complete transmission fluid flush (automatic transmissions)
  • Lubricate transmission control linkage
  • Inspect CV joint boots
  • Inspect drive belt
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect fuel system connections, hoses, and lines
  • Replace engine air filter (most vehicles)
  • Inspect spark plugs
  • Lubricate steering and suspension components
  • Change engine coolant (except extended life antifreeze)
  • Replace cabin air filter (not applicable to all vehicles)
  • Fuel injection maintenance
Oil changes and air filters are important parts of engine maintenance.  A thorough inspection of all engine, transmission, cooling, brakes and suspension components should also be performed on a regular basis. The car owner's manual usually provides an auto maintenance schedule based on engine mileage.