
Originally Posted by
red_one
Timing chain
Timing chain typically last longer than the life of the car. A car can last 40 years and never need change the timing chain. You only replace it when it gets broken. In comparison, timing belt may need replacement every 150,000 km.
Change oil, Oil filter
-Mineral, replace every 5,000 km or 6 months (whichever comes first)
-Semi-synthetic, replace every 7,500 km or 9 months (whichever comes first)
-Fully synthetic, replace every 10,000 km or 12 months (whichever comes first)
This is my own list for reference only. Please check your Owner's Manual for specific info about your vehicle's maintenance.
As needed
-Car wash
-Engine wash
-Underchassis wash
-Undercoating/Rust-proofing
-Interior detailing
-Exterior detailing
-Glass detailing
Monthly (or more often)
-Check tire pressure
-Check oil level
-Check coolant level
-Check ATF level
-Check washer fluid level
-Check brake fluid level
-Check battery (Replace when needed)
Every 6 months
-Check power steering fluid
-Wax car to extend life of paint/prevent rust
-Inspect all lights, horns, wipers and washer
-Buff plastic headlight assembly if dull (to maintain good visibility)
-Inspect brake pads and discs (Replace when needed)
-Inspect brake pedal and parking brake (Adjust when needed)
Every 12 months
-Replace wipers
-Rotate tires (Replace when needed)
-Inspect spark plugs (Replace when needed)
-Inspect hoses and clamps (Replace when needed)
-Clean battery connection
-Inspect and clean air conditioner system
-Grease wheel bearing
-Inspect shocks for leaks and perform bounce text (Replace when needed)
-Inspect U-joints (Replace when needed)
-Inspect or clean air filter (Replace when needed)
Every 2 years
-Flush radiator
-Replace coolant
-Replace brake fluid
-Inspect drive belts (Replace when needed)
-Adjust Idle speed, Idle mixture
Every 4 years
-Replace differential gear oil
-Replace ATF
-Replace fuel filter
-Clean throttle body