Automotive Maintenance

The key to keeping your vehicle(s) running well is routine automotive maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to stall when it comes to keeping up with some everyday auto basics. A recent survey by the Car Care Council found:

Cars had low or dirty engine oil. 22% 22%
Cars had inadequate cooling protection. 20% 20%
Cars had dirty air filters. 19% 19%
Cars had low or contaminated brake fluid. 18% 18%
Cars needed new belts. 14% 14%

For your convenience, MotorTab has developed a Service Interval Schedule to help you keep track of regular maintenance. Most of the checks and services described here can be done at little or no cost. Best of all, they are quick and easy to do.
Or if you need a more personalized maintenance plan, call or stop by D & R Car Care today and let one of our certified service technicians help you get your car on a maintenance plan that fits your needs!

General Service Schedule

Check Monthly

Check Engine Light On
Cleaning
Lights
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid

Check every 3 months/3,000 miles

Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery and Cables
Belts
Check Engine Light On
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil and Filter
Exhaust
Fuel Filter
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid

Check every 6 months/6,000 miles

Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery and Cables
Belts
Chassis Lubrication
Check Engine Light On
Polish
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil and Filter
Exhaust
Fuel Filter
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid

Check every 9 months/9,000 miles

Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery and Cables
Belts
Check Engine Light On
Engine Air Filter
Engine Oil and Filter
Exhaust
Fuel Filter
Hoses
Lights
Power Steering Fluid
Tire Inflation and Condition
Windshield Washer Fluid

Check every 12 months/12,000 miles

- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Battery and Cables
- Belts
- Brakes
- Cabin Air Filter
- Chassis Lubrication
- Check Engine Light On
- Polish
- Coolant (Antifreeze)
- Engine Air Filter
- Engine Oil and Filter
- Exhaust
- Fuel Filter
- Hoses
- Lights
- Power Steering Fluid
- Spark Plugs
- Steering and Suspension
- Tire Inflation and Condition
- Windshield Washer Fluid