Vehicle Check List

Read the owner's manual to learn about your vehicle's systems and components.

Follow the recommended service schedules. Keep a log of all repairs and service.

Every 3,000 miles or 90 days

Change oil and filter.

Lubricate chassis.

Check fluids.

Check tire pressure.

Check all belts and hoses.

Every 10,000 miles or annually

Tune-up and diagnostic check

Change oil and filter.

Lubricate chassis.

Replace all filters including air, fuel, and PCV filter.

Check brakes and quickly check wheel bearings.

Check and adjust valves if rocker-type arm.

Replace plugs, points, cap, rotor, and all necessary tune-up and emission items.

Check all belts including timing belt.

Inspect cooling system hoses and fluid for cleanliness.

Check temperature for engine thermostat.

Look over vehicle for leaks and other problems.

Every 20,000 miles or 2 years

Same as 10,000-mile or annual tune-up and inspection plus:

Bleed brakes to renew fluid and remove contamination from normal wear and tear.

Drain cooling systems, radiator, engine block, and all heater-related components.
 De-scale as necessary and inspect tubes in radiator for cleanliness.
 Replace thermostat. Refill with distilled water and 10% glycol.
 Add corrosion protection fluid.
 Replace automatic transmission fluid if using petroleum.
 Change filter and clean screen and magnets.

Every 30,000 miles or 3 years

Same as 10,000-mile or annual tune-up and inspection plus:

Check and adjust pocket-style valves.

Every 50,000 miles or 5 years

Same as 10,000-mile or annual tune-up and inspection plus:

Replace oil in manual transmission.

Replace oil in automatic transmission if using synthetic.

Replace oil in differentials and transfer case.

Every 60,000 miles or 6 years

Same as 10,000-mile or annual tune-up and inspection plus:

Replace rubber timing belts on camshafts.

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