Quote Originally Posted by niky View Post
I check my fluids almost everyday. Sometimes twice a day if I'm doing some hard or long driving. Better safe than sorry.
The above quoted post is one of the signs that you are a certified car nut.

I just check my fluids once a week or so. Then check if there are some loose wirings or dripping fluid (e.g. leaking valve cover gasket, power steering hose, etc.).