Do you get the regular xx,000 mile maintenence done on your car?

**jAZ** · 12-09-2004, 03:43 PM

According to AAA, the following mainenance schedule is recommended...

How closely do you follow it?

http://www.csaa.com/global/articlede...7C1810,00.html

Maintenance Item -- Mileage or Time
Inspect lights and check tire pressure -- At least monthly
Oil & filter change and chassis lubrication -- 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months
Underhood belt and hose inspection -- 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months (every oil change)
Tire rotation and wheel balancing -- 6,000 miles or every other oil change
Brake inspection -- 6,000 miles or every other oil change
Replace air filter -- 12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by inspection
Replace fuel filter -- 24,000 to 100,000 miles
Automatic transmission service -- 24,000 to 100,000 miles
Wheel alignment check -- 12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by tire wear
Cooling system flush and refill -- 40,000 to 100,000 miles
Belt and hose replacement -- 60,000 to 100,000 miles or 5 to 8 years
Engine timing belt replacement -- 60,000 to 100,000 miles (when equipped) or 5 to 8 years
Air conditioning performance check -- Annually, usually in the spring

View Poll Results: How closely do you follow the service maintenance guildelines?
I follow them strictly... I get everything done that they tell me to.	3	16.67%
I do most of it, but there are some suggestions I skip (see below)	8	44.44%
I change my oil regularly, but that's about it.	4	22.22%
I drive it till its dead, then I buy another. (Rinse, repeat)	3	16.67%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

12-09-2004, 03:43 PM	Topic Starter
jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9847493	Do you get the regular xx,000 mile maintenence done on your car? According to AAA, the following mainenance schedule is recommended... How closely do you follow it? http://www.csaa.com/global/articlede...7C1810,00.html Maintenance Item -- Mileage or Time Inspect lights and check tire pressure -- At least monthly Oil & filter change and chassis lubrication -- 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months Underhood belt and hose inspection -- 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months (every oil change) Tire rotation and wheel balancing -- 6,000 miles or every other oil change Brake inspection -- 6,000 miles or every other oil change Replace air filter -- 12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by inspection Replace fuel filter -- 24,000 to 100,000 miles Automatic transmission service -- 24,000 to 100,000 miles Wheel alignment check -- 12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by tire wear Cooling system flush and refill -- 40,000 to 100,000 miles Belt and hose replacement -- 60,000 to 100,000 miles or 5 to 8 years Engine timing belt replacement -- 60,000 to 100,000 miles (when equipped) or 5 to 8 years Air conditioning performance check -- Annually, usually in the spring
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