Essential Car Maintenance Schedule Every Owner Should Follow

Essential Car Maintenance Schedule Every Owner Should Follow

Keep your car running smoothly with this maintenance timeline.

By David KimJanuary 9, 2026
4 min read readMaintenance
Regular maintenance is the key to keeping your car reliable and holding its value. ## Every 3,000-5,000 Miles - Oil change and filter - Tire rotation ## Every 15,000-30,000 Miles - Air filter replacement - Brake inspection - Transmission fluid check ## Every 30,000-60,000 Miles - Spark plug replacement - Coolant flush - Brake pad replacement ## Every 60,000-100,000 Miles - Timing belt/chain inspection - Suspension check - Major fluid replacements
Written by David KimPublished on January 9, 2026
Category:Maintenance