What is My Car Maintenance Schedule?

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Whether you drive a convertible or a hybrid, regular car maintenance is the key to fantastic performance on the East Greenwich roads. So, what is your car maintenance schedule? Your owner’s manual is a great resource for finding the specific car maintenance schedule for your model, but we’ve compiled the list below to describe the common services and intervals that you’ll likely encounter. Let’s see if you’re due for a visit to BMW of Warwick!

Why Do I Need a Car Maintenance Schedule?

A good car maintenance schedule can help prevent excess wear and tear on the Cranston and Providence roads, so your vehicle performs at its peak mile after mile. This schedule includes routine services like oil changes and tire rotations, as well as replacements of key components as needed. Plus, regular maintenance visits allow a technician to get under the hood and inspect everything. This means you can catch minor issues before they become more serious repairs. Explore a typical car maintenance schedule below:

Standard Suggested Car Maintenance Schedule

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 DIY Car Maintenance

While you’ll visit the service center a couple of times a year on average, you can also take care of some DIY work in your own garage! A quick monthly car maintenance schedule helps you familiarize yourself with your car, so you can spot anything out of the ordinary. Here are the basic tasks that we recommend:

  • Electronics: Do the lights turn on? Do your features work?
  • WarningLights: Do you see a check engine light or any other warning lights?
  • Cleanliness: Is your exterior clean? Is your interior tidy?
  • TireCare: Is your tire pressure correct? Do you see any visible tire damage?
  • Auto Fluids: Is your windshield wiper fluid topped off? Is your oil in good condition?

Visit the Service Department at BMW of Warwick

So, what is your car maintenance schedule? We’d love to help you find just the right schedule to suit your driving needs, so don’t hesitate to contact us at BMW of Warwick. Our Warwick team would be happy to help you, and you can even schedule your next service appointment online!

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