I want to keep my car for as long as possible
and I want it to look and run great.

Back to Car Care

• Under hood checks
  once a week or when refueling.

• Oil change
  Every 3000 miles with oil filter

• Washing
  Once a week  Hand washing is best, but if you must use a car wash, find one that is brushless and relies on high pressure water or attendants that soap the car by hand.

• Waxing
  Every 6 months with a good quality non-abrasive wax.  Once a year put some wax on the door jams and the underside of the trunk.  If you're ambitious, you could spend some time detailing the under-hood area, or have it done by a professional if you're not comfortable handling machinery.

• Align & Balance
  Have car checked every 12,000 miles or the first time you notice unusual steering behavior or a vibration at highway speeds.

• Tire rotation
  Every 6,000 miles following the manufacturers rotation recommendation.  If you have a matching spare, include it in the rotation

• Tune up
  Follow manufacturer's recommendation.

• Winterizing
  Every two years.

• Timing belt
  If your car has one, every 60,000 miles or follow manufacturer's recommendation if it is longer.

• Filters
  Follow manufacturer's recommendation.