Service Schedule

This list contians our maintenance recommendations based on an amalgam of owner's manual recommendations and our own experiences with preventable mechanical failures. Please read the footnotes for more information. This is a one-size-fits-all list, and as such, there will likely be exceptions and debatable differences in service philosophies. Please use this as a guide, not the gospel.

3,750 miles List 1
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7,500 miles Lists 1 & 2
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11,250 miles List 1
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15,000 miles Lists 1, 2, & 3
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18,750 miles List 1
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22,500 miles Lists 1 & 2
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26,250 miles List 1
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30,000 miles Lists 1, 2, 3, & 4
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33,750 miles List 1
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37,500 miles Lists 1 & 2
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41,250 miles List 1
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45,000 miles Lists 1, 2, & 3
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48,750 miles List 1
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52,500 miles Lists 1 & 2
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56,250 miles List 1
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60,000 miles List 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
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63,750 miles List 1
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67,500 miles Lists 1 & 2
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71,250 miles List 1
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75,000 miles Lists 1, 2, & 3
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78,750 miles List 1
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82,500 miles Lists 1 & 2
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86,250 miles List 1
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90,000 miles Lists 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
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93,750 miles List 1
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97,500 miles Lists 1 & 2
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101,250 miles List 1
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105,000 miles Lists 1, 2, 3, & 7
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108,750 miles List 1
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112,500 miles Lists 1 & 2
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116,250 miles List 1
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120,000 miles Lists 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5

List 1, Every 3,000 / 3,750 miles Oil Change w/ Castrol Replace oil filter w/ Genuine filter Install new drain plug washer Inspect tires for rotation/align. wear Check CV boots Reset service reminder if applicable	List 2, Every 6,000 / 7,500 miles Inspect brake pads / shoes Inspect brake hydraulics Inspect fuel lines and connections Adjust clutch [1] Inspect all exterior lights Visual inspection of cooling system Road test Visual inspection of steering Visual inspection of suspension Rotate tires Balance tires going to the front Inspect exhaust system
List 3, Every 15,000 miles Replace spark plugs (conv plugs only) Repalce air filter Drain and fill automatic trans [1] Valve adjustment [4] Inspect drive belts Palpate cooling system hoses Load test battery Inspect wires, cap, & rotor [1] Check EGR function Inspect ignition timing and adjust [1] Inspect idle speed and adjust [1] Inspect ball joints Inspect rack and tie rod ends Inspect suspension bushings Inspect wheel brgs for play Check for engine oil leaks Check for transmission leaks Replace fuel filter (carb) [2]	List 4, Every 30,000 miles Flush brake fluid Flush clutch fluid [1] Flush ABS fluid [1] Drain and fill manual trans [1] Drain and fill rear differential [1] Drain and fill front differential [1] Drain and fill transfer case [1] Replace fuel filter [2] Replace Coolant [3]
List 5, Every 60,000 miles Replace platinum spark plugs [1] Replace fuel filter [2] Valve adjustment [4] Discuss timing belt [1]	List 6, Every 90,000 miles Replace fuel filter [2] Discuss timing belt [1]
List 7, Every 105,000 miles Replace spark plugs (iridium) Discuss timing belt [1] Valve adjustment [4]

[1] If applicable / possible
[2] If fuel filter is due at this mileage on this application. General guide: Carb cars - 15K, FI Honda 88-93 - 30K, FI Honda 94-99 60K, FI Honda 01 up - Never, Toyota 88 up - Never per manual, but we recommend 90K, Mazda 87-93 - 30K, Mazda 94 up - 60K, Nissan 88 up 30K
[3] We recommend coolant changes every 2-3 year / 30K miles, even if the car uses "long-life" coolant.
[4] If valve adjust is due at this mileage on this application.