The Car Maintenance Schedule You Should Follow

You love your car, so why wouldn’t you want to take good care of it? Taking care of your car is critical for keeping it on the road and running at its best. But with all the different maintenance tasks that need to be done on your vehicle, knowing where to start can be difficult. We’ve put together a simple checklist that will help ensure that your vehicle is always in tip-top shape: 

Check your car’s fluids every month.

There are a few things you should check on your car every month. These include:

• Oil level
• Coolant level (or anti-freeze) in your radiator and expansion tank
• Brake fluid level; if it’s low, add some brake fluid as soon as possible. If the reservoir has metal on it, make sure to replace the master cylinder or calipers, as they may be leaking fluid into your brake lines and causing corrosion damage to them over time (and possibly even leaks!). You may also want to consider having these replaced if there are any signs of leakage or damage already present for safety reasons alone! For example, if you were driving at high speeds down the highway one day when suddenly everything went black because one of those lines broke off from being corroded away by old age… that could have been very bad news!

Inspect your tires regularly.

Check your tires regularly, especially when they get hot.

• Check the pressure every month before you drive and then again after you park. Make sure that the tires are inflated to the proper PSI (pounds per square inch) recommended by your manufacturer as this can affect fuel efficiency, traction and handling. The tire pressure should be checked when cold so that it is not affected by heat from driving or changing seasons.
• Check tread depth every month for signs of wear like cracks or bulges which could indicate a problem with the underlying structure of the tire; if this occurs have them replaced immediately. If possible, use a tread depth gauge rather than measuring from visible grooves on the tread pattern because these can become worn off over time making them inaccurate measurements of remaining tread depth (this will vary by brand). Tires should also be replaced at least once every 6 years regardless of their condition — this is based on DOT standards but may vary depending on what type/brand of vehicle you own so check with your mechanic first before replacing yours!

Track wear and tear on the exterior and make repairs when necessary.

Since your car is a major investment, it’s important to keep it looking as good as new. That means checking for wear and tear on the exterior and making repairs when necessary.

Check for cracks in the windshield, dents and scratches, rust, paint damage (which indicates a serious issue), dings and dents in the body of your vehicle and missing trim pieces. If you notice any of these issues, take your vehicle to an auto body shop right away so they can fix them before they get worse!

Inspect the interior for wear and tear at least once a month.

Inspecting the interior of your car is a lot like cleaning it. You should do it at least once a month to maintain its good condition. If you want to get technical, you can go ahead and make an inspection report every time as well.

Here’s what you need to check:

• Seats, dashboard (including any cracks), and other interior surfaces: Check for wear and tear, stains or spills that may have been there for some time (especially if they’re hard to remove), broken parts such as seat belts or door handles that don’t work anymore, etc. If there are any problems with these things, call up the mechanic right away so they can fix them right before something worse happens!
• Rust on body panels/panels/fenders: Rust is usually caused by moisture getting into cracks in steel body panels which means water has gotten inside too – this means corrosion could be forming already! It’s best not to wait until rusting becomes severe before replacing these parts because then you’ll have more work ahead of yourself when trying to remove all traces of corrosion from around those areas where replacements are needed due to old ones being worn out too much already from years’ worth of exposure themselves over time due maintenance issues like leaks causing damage further down line…

Change or clean your air filters periodically.

It’s important to regularly clean or change your air filters. The average life of an air filter is about 12,000 miles, but it can vary depending on the type of car you drive and how much you drive it. For example, if you have a truck that gets driven a lot during construction season, then your filter might need to be replaced more often than that of someone who drives only occasionally.

Cleaner air filters will improve performance in many ways: better fuel efficiency and lower emissions are just two benefits—and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t do this yourself! It’s not terribly hard work if you have some basic tools at home (or even just a pair of scissors) and know how to use them properly. As long as there isn’t any oil or grease on the surface (which would make things messy), cleaning an old or dirty one shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes at most

Follow a maintenance schedule for tune-ups.

The oil in your car has a specific purpose: to lubricate the moving parts of your engine. Without it, there would be friction on all of these parts and they might get damaged. Changing the oil is an important part of maintaining your car because it prevents this from happening. The recommended intervals for changing the oil vary between cars, but typically you should do it every 3-6 months or 3-5 years depending on what kind of oil you use and how often you drive.

Changing spark plugs also helps prevent damage by making sure nothing gets overheated due to lack power supply during operation — which happens more often than one may think.”

A little maintenance can go a long way toward keeping your car in tip-top shape.

The most important thing to remember is that a little maintenance can go a long way toward keeping your car in tip-top shape. The longer you put off routine service and repairs, the more likely it is that something will break down or fail on you. It’s also important to keep track of all the little things that could potentially cause problems later on. For example, if your headlights aren’t as bright as they used to be and you’ve been meaning to get them replaced for a while now but haven’t gotten around to doing so yet, there’s probably a reason why—and it’s probably because they’re old!

That said, there are many people who don’t follow any sort of routine when it comes to caring for their vehicles. Some just drive around until there are problems; others don’t keep up with recommended maintenance because it costs money; still others don’t care about how old their car gets or how well its engine runs—they just want something reliable enough not break down while they’re driving around town! Whatever the case may be (and even if none of these apply!), here are some tips on how best manage this situation:

• Always check your vehicle’s owner manual first before making any changes or repairs yourself so as not cause further damage by doing so incorrectly; this includes checking what type oil should be used based on mileage/year model specifications listed therein.
• If possible make sure spare parts i need such as filters etcetera available before starting work while under warranty period because otherwise you might end up paying full price once warranty expires after which time we become responsible for replacing those particular items ourselves – perhaps even twice depending on how long we wait between replacements being necessary…

Conclusion

Hopefully this article has given you some ideas on how to keep your car running smoothly. For the most part, it’s just a matter of checking up on things every now and then and keeping your eyes open for any signs of wear or damage. The biggest takeaway from all this should be that it’s worth taking the time to do these little tasks as often as possible—the sooner you catch something before it becomes a problem, the better off everyone will be in terms of safety and convenience