What is My Car Maintenance Schedule?

If you're ready to take on Marin County roads with your next new or pre-owned model from Marin Acura, we want to ensure you get powerful and dependable performance from your vehicle for years to come. That's why it's important to keep your vehicle serviced properly by following your car service schedule. So, what is my car maintenance schedule you might ask? While different vehicle body styles like sedans, SUVs, or crossovers will have some variations in how often you'll need to have certain components checked, there is a standard schedule you can use a guideline to maintain proper vehicle care. Learn more about your car maintenance schedule and find expert service at Marin Acura.

Standard Suggested Car Maintenance Schedule

To ensure every component of your vehicle is being looked at over time, your car maintenance schedule runs through several intervals as seen below:

• Every 3 months or 3,000 miles:
  • Automatic transmission, power steering, wiper fluid levels
  • Engine oil and air filter
  • Belts, exhaust, and hoses
  • All lights inside and out
  • Fuel filter
  • Tire pressure, tire tread wear and tear check
• Every 6 months or 6,000 miles:
  • Car battery and cables
  • Chassis lubrication
  • Windshield wipers
  • Polish your vehicle
• Every 12 months or 12,000 miles:
  • Brake system
  • Coolant levels
  • Transmission fluid levels
  • Steering and suspension

Monthly Car Maintenance

While you can always count on your local Acura service center to tackle the larger maintenance checks and replacements, there are several at-home routine tasks you can do to keep your vehicle in top shape. This includes:

• Check to see if the check engine light is on
• Clean the interior and exterior
• Make sure all the interior and exterior lights work
• Check tire pressure and tread
• Make sure windshield wiper fluid is filled

Why Follow a Car Maintenance Schedule?

Staying on top of your car maintenance schedule offers a range of benefits to Marin County drivers. The initial advantage is the continued performance of your vehicle, but bringing in your car for regular scheduled service and checks will enable technicians to spot and tackle any issues or repairs before they get worse, which will cost you even more time and money down the road. In addition, knowing your general maintenance schedule will enable you as a vehicle owner to assess whether you need to bring in your car for maintenance earlier if you use your vehicle more frequently. This is also helpful for those who may not be using their vehicle as often, but want to ensure that their vehicle components are in top condition when they're ready to hit the road.

Rely on the Service Department at Marin Acura

Now that you know everything about how to stay on top of your car maintenance schedule, you can ensure your sedan, crossover, or SUV continues to offer reliable and efficient performance on Marin County roads. At Marin Acura we're here to help you stay on track with our certified technicians who will have you back behind the wheel in no time and offer plenty of savings with our service discounts and coupons. Contact us today for more information and to schedule an appointment at our dealership in Corte Madera!