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Annual Car Maintenance Schedule
Staying pro-active with your car care routine and regular servicing can help save you from trouble down the road. Tune up with these seasonal maintenance tips.
Checklist
Spring Maintenance Items | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | 6+ Years |
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Oil/filter – change at the manufacturer’s recommended intervals | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check tire pressure & tread depth | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Examine wiper blades for excessive wear and replace if necessary | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check all fluid levels and refill as needed | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Clean interior | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Remove snow tires if applicable | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check radiator and gas caps | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check alignment | ![]() | ![]() | |
Test battery | ![]() | ![]() | |
Get brakes examined | ![]() | ![]() | |
Check spark plugs | ![]() | ||
Check cabin air filter | ![]() | ||
Refill wiper fluid | ![]() | ||
Summer Maintenance Items | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | 6+ Years |
Oil/filter – change at the manufacturer’s recommended intervals | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check tire pressure & tread depth | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check all fluid levels and refill as needed | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Flush/refill cooling system | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check air conditioning | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check alignment | ![]() | ![]() | |
Test battery | ![]() | ![]() | |
Check air filter | ![]() | ||
Fall Maintenance Items | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | 6+ Years |
Check tire pressure & tread depth | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check all fluids and refill as needed | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Inspect lights | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check belts & engine hoses | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Examine wiper blades for excessive wear and replace if necessary | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Test battery | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Rotate tires | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Get exhaust system examined | ![]() | ![]() | |
Check coolant | ![]() | ||
Winter Maintenance Items | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | 6+ Years |
Check tire pressure & tread depth | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Carry emergency gear | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Inspect lights | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Put on snow tires if applicable | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Check coolant level | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Test battery | ![]() | ![]() | |
Get brakes inspected | ![]() | ||
Check belts & engine hoses | ![]() |
Sources:
https://blog.firestonecompleteautocare.com/maintenance/spring-car-maintenance-checklist/
https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-10-ways-to-get-your-car-ready-for-spring-and-summer.html
https://blog.firestonecompleteautocare.com/maintenance/summer-car-care-tips/
https://www.edmunds.com/how-to/how-to-get-your-car-ready-for-summer.html
https://blog.firestonecompleteautocare.com/maintenance/end-summer-car-maintenance/
https://blog.firestonecompleteautocare.com/maintenance/how-to-prepare-your-car-for-winter/
https://www.edmunds.com/how-to/winterize-your-vehicle.html
https://exchange.aaa.com/car-care/repair-maintenance/seasonal-car-maintenance/#.XH7X32dYZaR
https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/keep-your-old-car-or-buy-a-new-one
https://www.edmunds.com/car-maintenance/broke-with-a-beater-how-to-maintain-an-old-car.html
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