What is My Car Maintenance Schedule?

All manufacturers provide recommended services schedules for their vehicles, but what is your car’s maintenance schedule really designed to do—and why should you follow it? When you choose to schedule service is up to you, of course, but you should know that your car’s maintenance schedule is carefully designed by the manufacturer to optimize performance while minimizing repair costs.

How? Your car will always have fresh automotive fluids and lubricants so that it can deliver the drive it was built for, and when you allow technicians to strategically check your car for damage and wear at just the right time, you can catch problems while they’re small and inexpensive to fix. That means fewer emergency trips to your local Macon auto shop, and more time spent enjoying the ride!

Recommended Car Maintenance Schedule Intervals

Once you’ve logged about 3,000 miles in your new Cadillac, it’ll be due for its first routine maintenance visit at a certified Cadillac dealer in the Byron area. Your next visits will occur at six months and at 12 months, and then continue at intervals recommended by the manufacturer. The details will vary between makes and models, but here’s what you can expect at those first three visits:

3 months / 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

6 months / 6,000 miles

• Car battery and cables
• Chassis lubrication
• Windshield wipers
• Polish your vehicle

12 months / 12,000 miles

• Brake system
• Coolant levels
• Transmission fluid levels
• Steering and suspension

DIY Monthly Car Maintenance Checks

You know you can count on us to help you follow your car maintenance schedule, but there’s plenty you can do at home to keep your car in great shape between visits:

• Look for a check engine light on the dash
• Clean the interior and exterior
• Test all interior and exterior lights
• Check tread depth and tire pressure
• Check the levels of essential automotive fluids

Schedule Certified Service at Five Star Cadillac Today

If you have questions about car maintenance schedule or other DIY car care topics, our team of auto service experts is here to help! Contact our service center to speak with a technician today. Looking for affordable OEM parts in the Robins Air Force Base area? Order everything you need online or make your purchase at our dealership in Warner Robins.