Vehicle preventative maintenance guide
Every service and its suggested interval on one chart, so you can see what is due and when.
Below is our Vehicle Preventative Maintenance Guide to keep it rolling with Active Green + Ross Complete Tire & Auto Centre.
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Vehicle preventative maintenance guide: services and suggested intervals, 5,000 to 200,000 km*
| Service, and when needed (kilometres) | 5,000 km | 10,000 km | 25,000 km | 50,000 km | 75,000 km | 100,000 km | 125,000 km | 150,000 km | 175,000 km | 200,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubrication, oil and filter (Every 5,000 km or 3 months) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Air filter: inspect or replace (Every 5,000 km) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Drive axle boots and seals (Inspect every 5,000 km) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Battery inspection (Every 5,000 km) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| PCV valve (Replace as needed / inspect every 10,000 km) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |||||
| Brake inspection (Every 10,000 km) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |||||
| Tire rotation and inspection (Every 10,000 km) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |||||
| Tire balance (Every 25,000 km / or every 12 months) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Clean and adjust rear brakes (As required, every 10,000 km) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |||||
| Brake system fluid flush (Every 50,000 km or 2 years) | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||||||
| Wiper blades (Replace every 12 months) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Wheel alignment and inspection (Every 25,000 km / or 12 months) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Fuel filter replacement (Every 50,000 km or 2 years) | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||||||
| Transmission flush (Every 50,000 km or 2 years) | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||||||
| Fuel injection service (engine decarbonization) (Every 25,000 km or 12 months) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Maintenance tune-up (As required) | yes | yes | ||||||||
| Power steering flush service (Every 25,000 km or 12 months) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Air intake service (Every 25,000 km or 12 months) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Coolant system flush (Every 50,000 km or 2 years) | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||||||
| Replace belts and hoses (Every 50,000 km or 3 years) | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||||||
| Timing belt (Every 100,000 km / most vehicles) | yes | yes | ||||||||
| Shocks and struts (Inspect every 80,000 km as required) | yes | yes |
*Vehicle preventative maintenance suggested intervals used as a general guideline for most vehicles. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for specific recommendations by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
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