Ultimate Car Care Guide

Spring Car Care

American Heritage Insurance Group understands that taking care of your car might be a priority. Proper car care steps should be taken if you frequently drive your car. Regular car maintenance can be preventative toward other more major problems. Regular maintenance can also help with the resell value of your car. See below for a comprehensive general service maintenance schedule and a specific spring car maintenance task list.

You can download a free printable of these car care tips below.

General Service Schedule

Below is a general service schedule provided by CarCare.org.

Check Frequently

• Dashboard Indicator Lights On
• Lights
• Tire Inflation & Condition
• Windshield Washer Fluid Level
• Engine Oil Level

Check Every 3 Months

• Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Battery & Cables
• Belts
• Dashboard Indicator Light On
• Engine Air Filter
• Engine Oil
• Exhaust
• Hoses
• Lights
• Power Steering Fluid
• Tire Inflation & Condition
• Windshield Washer Fluid

Check Every 6 Months

• Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Battery & Cables
• Belts
• Chassis Lubrication
• Dashboard Indicator Light On
• Engine Air Filter
• Engine Oil
• Exhaust
• Hoses
• Lights
• Power Steering Fluid
• Tire Inflation & Condition
• Windshield Washer Fluid
• Wiper Blades

Check Every 9 Months

• Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Battery & Cables
• Belts
• Dashboard Indicator Light On
• Engine Air Filter
• Engine Oil
• Exhaust
• Hoses
• Lights
• Power Steering Fluid
• Tire Inflation & Condition
• Windshield Washer Fluid

Check Every 12 Months

• Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Battery & Cables
• Belts
• Brakes
• Cabin Air Filter
• Chassis Lubrication
• Dashboard Indicator Light On
• Coolant (Antifreeze)
• Engine Air Filter
• Engine Oil
• Exhaust
• Hoses
• Lights
• Power Steering Fluid
• Steering & Suspension
• Tire Inflation & Condition
• Wheel Alignment
• Windshield Washer Fluid
• Wiper Blades

Spring Car Maintenance Tasks

Below is a spring car maintenance task list provided by Bankrate.com.

• Clean the Exterior
• Clean the Interior
• Check the Tires
• Rotate the Tires
• Inspect the Brakes
• Check Wiper Blades
• Repair Scratches
• Flush the Radiator
• Check All Hoses & Belts
• Top Off All Fluids
• Inspect Your Battery

Other Resources

CarCare.org has a very thorough guide to keep in your car. You can download it by clicking here.

The CarCare.org site has articles and an online service reminder guide customized to your car. You have to create an account but if you want to save on paper I would definitely recommend checking it out!

All of the information in this blog post can be downloaded in a free printable. Click here to download the Ultimate Car Care Guide.

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Sources: Bankrate, CarCare.org