General Car Servicing Schedule, Why, What & When?
Auto technicians say routine maintenance is the key to keeping vehicles running well today and down the road. Yet many drivers tend to stall while keeping up with some everyday auto-basics.
- 13% had low or contaminated brake fluid.
- 18% had dirty air filters.
- 17% had inadequate cooling protection or low coolant levels.
- 16% needed a new windshield wiper, and 27% had low or contaminated washer fluid.
- 18% needed new belts
- 25% of cars had down or dirty engine oil.
Overall, 89% of vehicles needed at least one service or repair.
A regular service schedule can help keep your car running at its best. For your convenience, Kapil Automobiles 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 cost.
Check Frequently
- Dashboard Indicator Lights On
- Lights
- Tire Inflation and Condition
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Engine Oil Level
Check Every 3 Months / 3,000 KMS
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Battery and Cables
- Belts
- Dashboard Indicator Light On
- Engine Air Filter
- Engine Oil
- Exhaust
- Hoses
- Lights
- Power Steering Fluid
- Tire Inflation and Condition
- Windshield Washer Fluid
Check Every 6 Months / 6,000 KMS
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Battery and Cables
- Belts
- Chassis Lubrication
- Dashboard Indicator Light On
- Engine Air Filter
- Engine Oil
- Exhaust
- Hoses
- Lights
- Power Steering Fluid
- Tire Inflation and Condition
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- Wiper Blades
Check Every 9 Months / 9,000 KMS
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Battery and Cables
- Belts
- Dashboard Indicator Light On
- Engine Air Filter
- Engine Oil
- Exhaust
- Hoses
- Lights
- Power Steering Fluid
- Tire Inflation and Condition
- Windshield Washer Fluid
Check every 12 Months / 12,000 KMS
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Battery and Cables
- Belts
- Brakes
- Cabin Air Filter
- Chassis Lubrication
- Dashboard Indicator Light On
- Coolant (Antifreeze)
- Engine Air Filter
- Engine Oil
- Exhaust
- Hoses
- Lights
- Power Steering Fluid
- Steering and Suspension
- Tire Inflation and Condition
- Wheel Alignment
