Auto maintenance

Car maintenance means to inspect the condition of car components and add (or change) expendable parts (or materials). Regular maintenance is critical to ensures the longevity and safety of a car.

The actual schedule of car maintenance varies depending on the type of a car and driving condition. Even a dealership often has a different recommended schedule from the manufacturer service manual for the same car.

Common car maintenance tasks include:

Car wash
check or change the engine oil and fuel filters
inspect or replace windshield wipers
check or refill windshield washer fluid
inspect tires for pressure and wear.
Tire balancing
Tire rotation
Wheel alignment
check or clean battery terminals
inspect or replace brake pads
check or refill brake fluid
check or refill transmission fluid
check or refill power steering fluid
check and refill engine coolant
flush radiators
inspect or replace spark plugs
inspect or replace air filters
inspect timing belts
clean and adjust throttle body
lubricate locks, latches, hinges
check all lights and horns

Some tasks that have equivalent service intervals are combined into one single service known as a tune up.

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