What is My Car Maintenance Schedule?

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No matter if you drive a sedan, SUV, or truck, your vehicle will need routine servicing to keep it running in peak condition. Your tires, oil, and engine require inspections and upkeep every so often, and it’s important to know the proper intervals at which to get work done. So, what is the recommended car maintenance schedule? See below for more details, and feel free to contact our service center team if you have any questions or concerns about how to care for your Woodbury vehicle.

Standard Suggested Car Maintenance Schedule

To ensure every component of your vehicle is being looked at over time, your car maintenance schedule runs through several intervals as seen below:

Every 3 months or 3,000 miles:

  • Automatic transmission, power steering, wiper fluid levels
  • Engine oil and air filter
  • Belts, exhaust, and hoses
  • All lights inside and out
  • Fuel filter
  • Tire pressure, tire tread wear and tear check

Every 6 months or 6,000 miles:

  • Car battery and cables
  • Chassis lubrication
  • Windshield wipers
  • Polish your vehicle

Every 12 months or 12,000 miles:

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

Monthly Car Maintenance

While you can always count on your Westville service center to tackle the larger maintenance checks and replacements, there are several at-home routine tasks you can do to keep your vehicle in top shape. This includes:

  • Check to see if the check engine light is on
  • Clean the interior and exterior
  • Make sure all the interior and exterior lights work
  • Check tire pressure and tread
  • Make sure windshield wiper fluid is filled

Why Follow a Car Maintenance Schedule?

In addition to knowing what your car maintenance schedule is, you may be wondering why it’s important to follow it. Staying on top of your car maintenance schedule offers a range of benefits to West Deptford and Deptford drivers. The initial advantage is the continued performance of your vehicle, but bringing in your car for regular scheduled service and checks will enable technicians to spot and tackle any issues or repairs before they get worse, which will cost you even more time and money down the road.

In addition, knowing your general maintenance schedule will enable you as a vehicle owner to assess whether you need to bring in your car for maintenance earlier if you use your vehicle more frequently. This is also helpful for those who may not be using their vehicle as often but want to ensure that their vehicle components are in top condition when they’re ready to hit the road.

Rely on the Service Center Team at Pellegrino Chevrolet

At Pellegrino Chevrolet, our certified technicians are trained to help identify and address all your car troubles. Now that you know more about the proper car maintenance schedule, you can schedule a service appointment for the next mileage interval. Be sure to review our service tips and take advantage of our service specials for savings before your next visit.

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