A Year in the Life of Your Car

D AYEARINTHE LIFE CAR YOUR PROPER CAR MAINTENANCE TRANSLÄTES INTO BIG SAVINGS IN THE LONG RUN HERE'S YOUR 12-MONTH MAINTENANCE RUNDOWN: Every 3 Months/5,000 Miles: $20-$30 Get oil changed Schedule fluid checks: coolant, Inspect lug bolts power steering, brake fluid Top up washer fluid Every 6 Months/8,000 – 10,000 miles: $65-$90 All 3-month checks Inspect brakes Check tire tread depth Change windshield wipers Clean battery Every 12 Months/12,000 – 15,000 miles: $275-$300 All 3- and 6- Check spark plug wires Have timing belt inspected month checks Flush radiator Replace spark plugs Replace brake pads ABS? Replace fuel filter Schedule ABS system maintenance Everyday Maintenance MAINTAIN MANUFACTURER-RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE WASH CAR REGULARLY TO PRESERVE PAINT AND PREVENT RUSTING ROTATE YOUR TIRES REGULARLY GET ANY WARNING LIGHTS CHECKED OUT BY A MECHANIC MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS RIGHT AWAY TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE Infographic provided by: Benny Boyd Chrysler Dodge Jeep Lampasas www.bennyboydlampasascardealer.com Sources: http://autorepair.about.com/od/regularmaintenance/a/maint_sched.htm http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=463862 http://www.howmuchisit.org/how-much-do-wiper-blades-cost/ http://www.carsdirect.com/car-repair/average-brake-repair-cost-for-each-brake-problem http://www.ehow.com/about_5394817_average-cost-oil-change.html http://www.ehow.com/about_5394190_average-cost-brake-repair.html http://cars.costhelper.com/