Rule of Thumb Automobile Service Schedule

<h1>Rule of Thumb Automobile Service Schedule</h1>Author: <a title="guenter hohmann" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/guenter-hohmann/28878.htm">guenter hohmann</a> Your owner’s manual will give the information when all maintenance tasks should be done. Most tasks will be listed according to the mileage and the type of driving you do. These services should be followed to give your vehicle maximum dependability. Basically the following list is the average service schedule for most automobiles. 3000 Mile Maintenance Change the engine oil and filter every 3 to 4 thousand miles. When doing this also check the fluids, the air filter, tire pressures, hoses and belts. At this time check the battery cables and terminals for corrosion. 5000-10,000 Miles: Have your tires rotated and balanced every five to ten thousand miles. This helps the tires wear evenly and extends the life. The best tires should be put in the front of the car. Check the tire pressure regularly and check the tread for signs of uneven wear or damage. 15,000 Miles: Change the air filter every 15,000 miles. A clean air filter improves the fuel economy of your car. At this time you should also check the brake pads and shoes. Check all fluid levels. Change the wiper blades. Check for any fluid leaks under the vehicle. Check the axel boots, struts, and shock absorbers. 30,000 Miles: Change the oil and filter. Do an engine flush if your repair shop has this equipment. Change the transmission fluid and filter if applicable. Change the engine coolant. Rotate and balance the tires. Check the brake pads and shoes. At this mileage most automobiles will need front brake service. Change the wiper blades.  Also at this time, give the car a tune up. Replace all spark plugs (non-platinum) and wires. Check the axel boots, struts, shocks and suspension. Replace the fuel filter if external. 45,000 Miles: Same as 15,000 mile service 60,000 Miles: Basically the same as the 30,000 mile service with the exception of doing the timing belt if your engine is so equipped.  The timing belt replacement is somewhat expensive but not doing it can turn into the possibility of ruining the entire engine causing a major expense and inconvenience. This type of damage caused by a broken timing belt or a worn belt that skips a few teeth can be seen at <a href="http://gunnysautotips.com/general_information.html"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gunnysautotips.com/general_information.html">http://www.gunnysautotips.com/general_information.html</a></a>  About the Author: I have been an auto technician for 40 years and would like to share some of my knowledge. For more automotive information please visit my website at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gunnysautotips.com/">http://www.gunnysautotips.com/</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.carhelpsites.com">http://www.carhelpsites.com</a> Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/rule-of-thumb-automobile-service-schedule-552249.html" title="Rule of Thumb Automobile Service Schedule">Rule of Thumb Automobile Service Schedule</a>

Your owner’s manual will give the information when all maintenance tasks should be done. Most tasks will be listed according to the mileage and the type of driving you do. These services should be followed to give your vehicle maximum dependability. Basically the following list is the average service schedule for most automobiles.

3000 Mile Maintenance

Change the engine oil and filter every 3 to 4 thousand miles. When doing this also check the fluids, the air filter, tire pressures, hoses and belts. At this time check the battery cables and terminals for corrosion.

5000-10,000 Miles:

Have your tires rotated and balanced every five to ten thousand miles. This helps the tires wear evenly and extends the life. The best tires should be put in the front of the car. Check the tire pressure regularly and check the tread for signs of uneven wear or damage.

15,000 Miles:

Change the air filter every 15,000 miles. A clean air filter improves the fuel economy of your car. At this time you should also check the brake pads and shoes. Check all fluid levels. Change the wiper blades. Check for any fluid leaks under the vehicle. Check the axel boots, struts, and shock absorbers.

30,000 Miles:

Change the oil and filter. Do an engine flush if your repair shop has this equipment. Change the transmission fluid and filter if applicable. Change the engine coolant. Rotate and balance the tires. Check the brake pads and shoes. At this mileage most automobiles will need front brake service. Change the wiper blades. Also at this time, give the car a tune up. Replace all spark plugs (non-platinum) and wires. Check the axel boots, struts, shocks and suspension. Replace the fuel filter if external.

45,000 Miles:

Same as 15,000 mile service

60,000 Miles:

Basically the same as the 30,000 mile service with the exception of doing the timing belt if your engine is so equipped. The timing belt replacement is somewhat expensive but not doing it can turn into the possibility of ruining the entire engine causing a major expense and inconvenience. This type of damage caused by a broken timing belt or a worn belt that skips a few teeth can be seen at http://www.gunnysautotips.com/general_information.html

I have been an auto technician for 40 years and would like to share some of my knowledge. For more automotive information please visit my website at http://www.gunnysautotips.com/ and http://www.carhelpsites.com

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