Frequent Checking and Maintenance
Your car’s battery, engine oil, air filter, tires, windshield wipers and its fluid, and coolant should be checked frequently. If any of these are not maintained properly, they can pose different types of risks on the road. The engine oil and coolant are particularly vital because oil lubricates the engine parts and the coolant keeps the engine cool. Consult your owner’s manual and change them as per your manufacturer’s recommendation.
After Every 3 Months or 3000 Miles
After every three months or 3,000 miles, it is crucial to check the car’s automatic transmission fluid (it usually doesn’t need a change up to 60,000 miles), battery, belts, dashboard indicator light, engine air filter, engine oil, exhaust, hoses, headlights, power steering fluid, tires and windshield washer fluid. You may need proper guidance to locate these parts, so read your car’s manual. If find issues, you should get your car inspected right away.
After Every 6 Months or 6000 Miles
Every 6 months or 6000 miles, you must check the chassis lubrication and windshield wipers as well as everything mentioned above. After six months, you might need a quick service from an efficient mobile mechanic because this is when your car’s mileage can start affecting its performance.
After Every 12 Months or 12,000 Miles
Every 12 months, you must check the brakes, cabin air filter, coolant (or antifreeze), engine air filter, steering and suspension and wheel alignment along with everything mentioned in the above schedules. After one year, you should go for full car servicing, if you have not done that before.
Frequent Maintenance
Apart from the aforementioned checking schedules, there are certain parts of your car which need to be maintained (not just checked) on a frequent basis because they are crucial contributors to your car’s functionality. These include:
- Spark Plugs – Worn out spark plugs must be replaced.
- Engine Oil – Your engine oil needs to be replaced after every 3,000 to 1,0000 miles (it depends on the oil you are using and is also mentioned in the car’s manual) to ensure smooth running.
- Cabin Air Filter – To make your car more comfortable, change cabin air filter at least once in three months.
- Tires – Your car tires should be rotated, balanced and aligned at least once a month for a pleasurable driving experience. Frequently check the air pressure of tires and inflate them to the recommended level.
- Battery – You must clean off any carbon buildup on your battery’s contacts at least once a month. It is also ideal to keep a jump starter in your car’s trunk in case your battery dies along the way.
While your car mechanic can perform all tasks when you visit them, you might not be able to visit them according to your maintenance schedule. If you are a woman who knows little about cars, the DIY tasks might be a little hard to follow. This is why women with no technical skills should attend auto workshops to learn the basics of car maintenance. These basic skills can be handy in emergency situations like changing a flat tire and jump start the engine.
You must maintain your vehicle well and get things fixed when necessary, otherwise your car can break down at any moment. In case it happens, check this guide.
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Penelope Smith says
This is some really good information about auto alignment. It is good to know that it would be smart to get cars alignment after every 12,000 miles. That is good for me to know because I just bought my first car.
Penelope Smith says
This is some really good information about car maintenance. It is good to know that it would be smart to schedule some repairs every 6 months or 6,000 miles. That is good for me to know because I just bought my first car.
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Thanks for sharing this informative post. Car owners especially the new ones are mostly not aware of the maintenance. This post will greatly help them in maintaining their car.
Penelope Smith says
This is some really good information about car care. I bought my first car and I want to keep it in good shape. It is good to know that I should think about checking my brakes every 12 months. I wonder how often you should check the transmission.
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Jenna Hunter says
It really surprised me when you said that I should have my tires rotated, balanced, and aligned every month. I have an older car that I’ve been driving for a while and I think I’ve only had the tires aligned once in the year I’ve had it. Making that stop at a professionals’ is definitely on my to-do list now.
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Lisa Grea says
I wanted to thank you for this advice for preparing an adventure drive. Its good to know you can always take a car for a test drive. This seems really important especially if you can learn if the car feels comfortable for you to drive in.
Lee Kennell says
Making of a schedule of any task or work always gives you the best result and in case of a car, it will surely help you a lot in each aspect like from its small part to the seat belt. If you make a turn by turn servicing and repairing it will keep your car smooth running. I have to say you describe it very well.
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Zoe Campos says
I wasn’t fully aware of the carbon buildup that you mentioned and how I am expected to clean my battery at least once a month until you said it. It’s been only five months since I purchased my vehicle and I’m still learning about proper maintenance. To be safe, it would probably be better to trust experts when it comes to auto battery services.