Why do you need regular service for your vehicle?Your vehicle is a very expensive piece of finely constructed machinery, and as such needs regular maintenance.
If you want your vehicle to last, you need to have it completely serviced -- not just the minimum recommended services noted in you service manual but also the lesser known items, like the cooling system – to prolong the life of the radiator and water pump, or like the power steering system service – to extend the life of the power-seeking pump and gear box or rack and pinion. We recommend and perform all the items that are in your owner’s manual. A regular maintenance relationship with us -- your mechanics -- will give you all the benefits of a well-running, long-lasting and safe vehicle. 
Maintenance Intervals | System
or Part | Diagram
Number | 3,000 Miles |
Monthly
| TWO Months | Special
| | Air Filter | 5 | | | 
| | Change air filter, PCV valve and cabin air filter: as needed and/or noted in visual inspection | Antifreeze | 1 |
| | | | Coolant flush -- 2 years/24,000 miles
Add 50/50% solution – water/antifreeze- when needed. | Battery | 8 | | | |
| Check with every oil change
Consider change: Every 3 to 5 years | Belts | 2 | |
| | | Replace timing Belt, if applicable: 60,000 or 90,000 miles depending on the vehicle
Others: When loose, worn, glazed or starting to shred | Brake Fluid | 6 | |
| | | Brake fluid flush: Every 2 years or when dirty or discolored | Engine Oil/
Chassis | 4 | | | |
| Change engine oil and lube chassis every 3,000 miles or 3 months, even if using synthetic or combination oil
Change Fuel filter: 35,000-40,000 miles – except in-tank | Exhaust | 14 | | | |
| Muffler/pipes/catalytic converters: When noisy and/or as a result of visual inspection | Hoses | 2 | |
| | | Inspect for softness or bulges
Replace bulging/soft/hard or discolored: as needed | Lights | 11 | | | |
| Keep spare bulbs and fuses in vehicle | Oil Filter | 4 | | | |
| Change filter: every 3,000 miles or 3 months, even if using synthetic or combination oil | Power Steering Fluid | 9 | |
| | | Power steering fluid flush: Every 2 years or when dirty or discolored
Add approved type when needed | Shock Absorbers | 13 | | | |
| Replace: when worn or leaking or as noted in visual inspection | Tires | 12 | |
| | | Tire rotation: 5,000-8,000 miles
Tire alignment: 15,000-20,000 miles, unless tire wear is not a problem | Transmission Fluid | 3 | |
| | | Change transmission filter-30,000 miles 90,000 and 150,000 miles and fluid at 60,000, 120,000 and 180,000 miles | Washer Fluid | 7 | | | |
| Check every other fill up | Wiper Blades | 10 | | | |
| Rubber blades inserts: Replace yearly or when smearing or chattering | Other Items |
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