I only check and add air to my tires once in a while. What else should I be doing so that my car is running smoothly? change oil... rotating tires.. etc.How to maintain a car?
Every week or at gas fill-up
Check fluid levels
Oil
Coolant
Wiper fluid
Power steering fluid
Check tire condition and pressure
Every 3,000 miles
Change engine oil and filter
Check hoses for leaks or bulges
Check wiper blades
Check tread depth on all tires
Check battery terminals and cables for corrosion
Every 7,500 miles
Service battery
Rotate and balance tires
Check brake pad wear
Every 15,000 miles
Flush and fill transmission fluid and change transmission filter
Replace air and fuel filters
Replace PCV and breather element
Replace carbon canister filter
Lubricate doors, locks, hinges, and parking brake
Check alignment
Check CV joint boots
Every 30,000 miles
Flush and replace radiator coolant
Flush and refill brake fluid
Replace distributor cap, rotor, and wires
Replace spark plugs
Replace differential/transfer case fluid
Inspect exhaust system
Replace cabin air filter
Every 60,000 miles
Flush and refill power steering fluid
Replace timing belt or chain
How to maintain a car?get out the owners manual and read the maintenance section.How to maintain a car?check ALL of your fluids in your car. rotate tires after about 10-15k or less depending on where you live. check your filters like air oil ext. check all your lights head tail highs and lows and breaks/directional get it washed every month depending on where you live more in the winter because of the salt like where i live in Syracuse NY make sure that the car wash can spry the wonder neath of the car. also wax it at least once a year. and check/add air to tries when needed
