Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
Reading your vehicle's owner's manual is the first step in becoming
an informed consumer. The owner's manual explains how your car works,
and provides you with a detailed maintenance schedule to use, one that
is specifically tailored for your vehicle's make and model.
If you don't have an owner's manual, you can contact your local car
dealership that sells your type of vehicle. Just ask for the parts
department and get them to order a copy for you.
Keep the manual in your glove compartment for quick reference. It is
the definitive source of maintenance information for your vehicle.
You can figure out your maintenance needs by determining how and
where you drive your vehicle. Automobile manufacturers divide driving
maintenance requirements into two categories: "normal", and "severe".
Follow the maintenance schedule that fits your driving habits.
Normal Driving Conditions
Normal driving conditions are highway driving on a paved road in a
relatively dust-free areas. Dust clogs your air filter and PVC filter
so if you live in a dusty area you should follow the severe driving
conditions schedule.
Severe Driving Conditions
Severe driving conditions consist of the following types of driving situations:
- Trips less than 10 miles
- Stop-and-go city driving
- Driving in extremely cold weather
- Dusty driving conditions
- Towing a trailer
- Idling for long periods
By spending a moderate amount of money following your vehicle's
maintenance schedule, you can save money on repairs and prematurely
worn parts. You will also save money on fuel consumption when your
vehicle is running properly.
Sample Maintenance Schedule
Here's a general schedule that you can use as a rule of thumb:
-Note that the costs listed below are average costs of the service indicated for a 6 cylinder domestic vehicle.
| Mileage Frequency |
Maintenance Work To Be Done |
Cost |
| 4,000 - 6,000 km |
Lubrication, oil and change. |
$30 |
| 8,000 - 12,000 km |
Tire Rotation and inspect front / rear brakes. (Done every second oil change.
|
$15 |
| 40,000 - 100,000 km |
Cooling system flush |
$89.99 |
| Every spring |
Air conditioning performance check |
$39.99 |
| Every 25,000 km or when tire wear occurs |
Check wheel alignment
|
$69.99 |
| 60,000 - 100,000 |
Automatic transmission service |
$99.99 |
| 30,000 - 60,000 |
Replace fuel filter |
Quote |
| 15,000 or visual need |
Replace air filter |
Quote |
| 25,000 km |
Cabin Air Filter |
Quote |
| Weekly |
Inspect lights |
|
| Weekly |
Check tire pressure. |
|
Weekly
|
Check oil level
|
|
| 100,000 km |
Replace Timing Belt |
Quote |
For a more detailed schedule check your owners manual.
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