Car Maintenance Schedule

Every vehicle has been designed and manufactured to the highest specifications, but to keep yours running in prime condition you’ll need to keep up with basic maintenance. That’s why there’s a handy regular maintenance schedule for you to follow. All it takes is bringing your vehicle in to our service center whenever you reach mileage intervals or monthly periods.

Read on for a closer look at what needs to be done and when you’ll be arranging it.

Every Three Months or 3,000 Miles

Once you pass 3,000 miles or hit the three month mark, you’ll need to have the following vehicle maintenance checks performed:

• Engine oil and air filter
• Fuel filter
• All lights, inside and out
• Tire pressure, tread, and wear
• Automatic transmission
• Power steering
• Wiper fluid levels
• Belts, exhaust, and hoses

Every Six Months or 6,000 Miles

Once you pass 6,000 miles or hit the six month mark, the preventative maintenance listed above should be complemented by these checks:

• Chassis lubrication
• Windshield wipers
• Vehicle polish
• Car battery and cables

Every 12 Months or 12,000 Miles

At 12,000 miles or twelve months, it’s time to perform these yearly checks, plus the three-month and six-month checks:

• Coolant levels
• Brake system
• Steering and suspension
• Transmission fluid levels

Basic Maintenance for Every Month

There are also a few very minor maintenance tasks you should handle each month, such as:

• Checking the interior and exterior lights are working
• Ensuring the windshield wiper fluid is full
• Properly cleaning the interior and exterior
• Checking the check engine light isn’t on
• Performing tire pressure and tread checks

Why Follow a Car Maintenance Schedule?

Your vehicle is an intricate machine that deserves proper professional servicing to function as you’ve grown to expect across Martinsville and Danville. By skipping scheduled maintenance you risk:

• Feeling your vehicle’s performance start to deteriorate.
• Letting smaller problems grow into larger and more expensive ones.
• Putting your safety and the safety of other road users in jeopardy.

Turn Our Service Center for Professional Attention 

The team here at Gunter CDJR Martinsville can help with anything from finding the right part, to routine maintenance, to ensure you stay fully in control across the roads of Reidsville, NC and beyond. If your vehicle requires attention, don’t hesitate to schedule servicing today.