![]() Your power steering fluid reservoir should be clearly labeled. Either one will impact the flow of electricity and the operation of your vehicle. You’re looking for signs of corrosion or loose connections. Sometimes, like ours, they are covered with a protective rubber casing that you have to pull back. While you’re under the hood checking the transmission fluid, go ahead and check the cables connected to the battery. The process to check is the same: pull it out, wipe it clean, reinsert, pull out and check. In fact, if you don’t know much about cars, it’s easy to confuse the two dipsticks. Check Automatic Transmission FluidĬhecking the automatic transmission fluid is similar to checking your engine oil. What good is putting nice, clean oil in your vehicle if it has to travel through a dirty filter clogged with old oil? Each time you change your oil (or have it changed), you should also replace the oil filter. And as long as you’re checking and filling all of your own fluids, a routine oil change is usually inexpensive. You can do this yourself, but if you have a car that sits low to the ground it can be a pain. Every 3 Months (3-5k Miles) Change Engine Oil It only takes a minute to lift up your wipers and inspect the blades for damage or debris that will interfere with their windshield wiping efficiency. ![]() To demonstrate, I enlisted the help of my 16-year old daughter who gets her license in a few weeks. It only takes a few minutes to check everything and once you know where to look and what to look for, it’s so easy that even a novice teen driver can do it without assistance. ![]() MonthlyĮach month you should check fluid levels and general condition of the car, like if you need to remove water spots from car. Important Note: You should always consult your vehicle’s owner manual for maintenance guidelines specific to your vehicle. The recommendations within this post are GENERAL guidelines. He made sure I, and our teen drivers, know how to perform all of the routine maintenance to: 1) save money and 2) help us understand how our vehicles function. He has always been good about making sure we do routine checks and maintenance on all of our vehicles to ward off expensive repairs or unexpected car trouble down the road (Haha! Double entendre. Most vehicle's manufacturer recommend replacing the vehicle's air filter every year, or every 24,000 miles.I wish I could take credit for the condition of our vehicles, but the truth is my family has my husband to thank. Most vehicle's manufacturer recommend replacing the spark plugs between 30,000 and 100,000 miles. Most vehicle's manufacturer recommend replacing the timing belt between 60,000 and 90,000 miles. It is important to make sure that your windshield wipers are working properly, so make sure to replace them as soon as they are worn out. Periodically inspect your vehicle's lights to make sure that there is no burnt bulb and to make sure that all lights are all working properly. Most vehicles manufacturer recommend checking the vehicle's battery every 4-5 years. Most vehicles manufacturer recommend checking the vehicle's power-steering fluid every 3 months. ![]() Most vehicles manufacturer recommend replacing the vehicle's transmission fluid every 2 years, or 24,000 miles. Most vehicles manufacturer recommend replacing the vehicle's oil and oil filter every 3000 miles. Most vehicles manufacturer recommend replacing the coolants every 2 years, or 24,000 miles. Tire's condition and tread depth: Periodically.īrake Fluid: every 2 years, or 24,000 miles.īrake pads/brake shoes: When the brake pads/brake shoes' thickness is at the minimum safe thickness. ![]() You do not need to memorize all maintenance items below, but this information is provided so you have the knowledge of your car's important maintenance items. NOTE: Having your car regularly maintained will save you substantial amount of money in a long run. You need to inspect your vehicle's important parts periodically that are responsible to keep you safe on the road. ![]()
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