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Basic Maintenance Schedule

To help you get started developing a maintenance schedule for your vehicle, here are some general guidelines developed by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and other industry sources:

Maintenance item	Mileage or Time
Inspect lights and check tire pressure	Monthly
Oil & filter change and chassis lubrication	5,000 km or 3 months
Underhood belt and hose inspection	5,000 km or 3 months
Tire rotation and wheel balancing	10,000 km or every other oil change
Brake inspection	10,000 km or every other oil change
Replace air filter	Every 20,000 – 40,000 km or as indicated by courtesy check
Replace fuel filter	Every 20,000 – 40,000 km
Automatic transmission service	Every 40,000 - 60,000 km
Wheel alignment check	Between 20,000 to 40,000 km or as indicated by tire wear
Cooling system flush and refill	Every 80,000 – 100,000 km
Belt and hose replacement	Between 100,000 - 160,000 km or 5 to 8 years
Engine timing belt replacement	Between 100,000 - 160,000 km (when equipped) or 5 to 8 years
Air conditioning performance check	Annually, usually in the spring

** check your owner's manual for the specific service intervals for your vehicle.

What Else Does Your Vehicle Need?

The services listed above are only the general services that apply to most vehicles. You may need more frequent checks and replacements than the intervals listed above. Additionally, your vehicle may have some unique maintenance requirements specified by the manufacturer. Many overhead cam engines have engine timing belts that require scheduled replacement. If this belt should break, expensive engine damage may result. Some manufacturers also call for periodic flushing and refilling of the brake hydraulic system.