A good maintenance schedule for your car requires knowledge and a reinforced habit. A car maintenance checklist will help with both.
Create a System for Car Maintenance That Suits You
Create a personal car maintenance checklist that will be the most helpful for you. It could be a Google spreadsheet or an index card — whatever works for you.
Your checklist should include monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance items. Keep in mind that maintenance frequency depends on the manufacturer’s recommendations and how you use the vehicle. Off-road driving warrants more frequent tire checks, for example, and the oil needs to be changed more often when you’re putting a lot of miles on the car.
Here’s a list of car maintenance checklist basics in the three categories:
Monthly Car Maintenance
Check the oil level
Check the coolant level
Check the brake fluid level
Check and clean wiper blades
Check the windshield washer fluid
Check the headlights on bright and dim
Check the tire pressure, tread, and condition
Quarterly Car Maintenance
Change the oil
Change the oil filter
Inspect the fan belt
Inspect the hoses for cracks
Check the battery and cables
Check the power steering fluid
Change the automatic transmission fluid
Annual Car Maintenance
Annual Car Maintenance
Flush the coolant
Check the spark plugs
Change air cabin filter
Change engine air filter
Lubricate doors and hinges
Check brakes and wheel bearings
Inspect steering and suspension
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