Car Maintenance Schedules

Our power steering went out as we were returning home from the movie Star Trek, which was awesome BTW. Our vehicle has reached 40,000 miles, so I looked up a maintenance schedule. I figure we'll get everything else that needs service done while we get the power steering fixed.

We'll see what our trusty repair station says about this. They tend to be very honest to the point of telling us service is not needed! I think in the past, I've been accustomed to having more maintenance than was necessary done on my vehicles.

Update: Our mechanics loved this list, and asked to make copies for their customers.

Here's a general list from WikiAnswers:

Intervals:

"Change Transmission filter-30,000 miles,90,000 and 150,000 miles and fluid at 60,000, 120,000 and 180,000 miles.

Change oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months, unless you use Mobil One, in which case 6 months/6,000 miles.

Chassis lube every 3,000 miles, assuming there are fittings.

Spark plugs: Conventional plugs: 30,0000 miles, Double platinum: every 50,000 miles (100,000 mile plugs are best to be changed well before that, although some can reach it).

Fuel filter: 35,000-40,000 miles. Unless it is in the tank. But if the tank is ever dropped, do it then.

Ignition cap, rotor, wires: 60,000-80,000 miles. (if it has them).

Timing Belt, if applicable: 60,000 miles on many but check with gates or dayco or the manual or dealer, as many different intervals are now present.

Coolant flush -- green: 2 years/24,000 miles.

Coolant flush -- dex-cool or long life: 5 years/50,000 miles.

Tire rotation: 5,000-8,000 miles.

Alignment: 15,000-20,000 miles., unless tire wear is not a problem and car goes straight.

Brake fluid flush and power steering fluid flush: 2 years or when dirty or discolored.

Air filter, pcv valve and cabin air filter: as needed.

Professional fuel injection service: 40,000 miles.

Throttle bore plate cleaning: 20,000 miles.

Air induction service: 20,000 miles. "