Know what deserves attention next.

Catch visible problems before they become roadside problems.

• TiresCheck pressure when cold, visible damage, and uneven tread wear.
  Inspect
• Lights and warningsConfirm exterior lights work and investigate new dashboard warnings.
  Inspect
• Fluids and leaksLook for fresh spots under the vehicle and check accessible fluid levels.
  Inspect
• Wipers and washer fluidReplace damaged blades and keep the reservoir filled.
  As needed

Use the oil-life monitor or the exact interval in your owner's manual.

• Engine oil and filterService only at the viscosity, specification, and interval required for your engine.
  Manual required
• Tire rotationRotate using the pattern and interval approved for your tire and drivetrain setup.
  If specified
• BrakesInspect pad life, rotor condition, hoses, and signs of pulling or vibration.
  Inspect
• Tire pressureCheck all road tires and the spare if the vehicle carries one.
  Inspect

Actual filter life changes dramatically with dust, traffic, weather, and mileage.

• Engine air filterInspect for restriction or contamination; replace only with the correct fit.
  Inspect
• Cabin air filterInspect or replace when airflow, odor, or the manufacturer interval calls for it.
  As needed
• 12-volt batteryTest state of health and inspect the terminals, hold-down, and case.
  Test
• Belts and hosesLook for cracking, glazing, swelling, leakage, or abnormal noise.
  Inspect

Fluid type and service method must match the vehicle; universal advice is not enough here.

• Brake fluidTest or replace only on the interval and fluid specification the manufacturer provides.
  Manual required
• Transmission fluidInspect or service using the exact fluid and procedure for the transmission.
  Manual required
• CoolantCheck condition, concentration, level, leaks, and the vehicle's replacement interval.
  Inspect
• Driveline fluidsCheck differential, transfer-case, or transaxle service needs if equipped.
  If equipped

Modern spark-plug and coolant intervals vary widely, so confirm the engine-specific schedule.

• Spark plugsReplace only with the specified plug type, gap guidance, and torque procedure.
  If due
• Serpentine belt systemInspect the belt, tensioner, idlers, alignment, and accessory-pulley noise.
  Inspect
• Cooling systemCheck hoses, radiator, reservoir, cap, thermostat symptoms, and coolant interval.
  Inspect
• Suspension and steeringInspect joints, bushings, boots, shocks or struts, and alignment symptoms.
  Inspect

At higher mileage, condition and service history matter as much as the odometer.

• Timing beltService only if the engine uses one and the manufacturer says it is due.
  If equipped
• Mounts, seals, and hosesInspect age-related rubber deterioration, seepage, vibration, and leaks.
  Inspect
• Wheel bearings and axlesInvestigate humming, looseness, torn boots, clicking, or vibration.
  Inspect
• Complete history reviewCompare receipts and prior work with every remaining item in the factory schedule.
  Review