Every vehicle has its own set of individual characteristics. To keep these in tip-top condition, your vehicle will have a list of good maintenance best practices, developed by the manufacturer and described in your Owner’s Manual (OM). At Mr. Lube, we take this one step farther. In fact, we pride ourselves on being tech savvy. Through our advanced vehicle software, we are able to recognize each individual vehicle and provide service recommendations tied directly to your vehicle’s scheduled service intervals. Warranty service intervals are then maintained to warranty approved specifications. Not only is this convenient, it provides peace of mind for both you and your car.
To give you a rough idea of some of the recommended periods to leave between different auto maintenance procedures, Car Care Canada have put together a set of general guidelines, but we recommend that you always follow your owner’s manual:
| General Guidelines |
| Auto Maintenance Item | Mileage or Time |
| Inspect lights and check tire pressure | Monthly |
| Oil & filter change and chassis lubrication | 5,000 km or 3 months |
| Under-hood belt and hose inspection | 5,000 km or 3 months |
| Tire rotation and wheel balancing | 10,000 km or every other oil change |
| Brake inspection | 10,000 km or every other oil change |
| Replace air filter | Inspect filter at every oil change or more frequently with heavy use |
| Replace fuel filter | Every 20,000-40,000 km / 2 years |
| Automatic transmission service | Every 40,000 or 2 years |
| Wheel alignment check | Between 20,000-40,000 km or
as indicated by tire wear |
| Cooling system flush and refill | Every 80,000-100,000 km |
| Belt and hose replacement | Between 100,000-160,000 km or
5-8 years |
| Engine timing belt replacement | Between 100,000-160,000 km
(when equipped) or 5-8 years |
| Air conditioning performance check | Annually, usually in the spring |
What else does your vehicle need?
The maintenance services listed above are only the general services that apply to the majority of vehicles. It is possible that your vehicle may need more frequent checks and replacements than has been stated. This is because, just like their owners, vehicles have their own special requirements needed to keep them happy. Manufacturers will sometimes recommend unique maintenance measures, such as periodic flushing and refilling of the brake hydraulic system. The best way to find out is to have a good read through your owner's manual or drop into a Mr. Lube for our expert opinion.
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