Annually or every 7,500 miles
- Change engine oil and filter with Mobil1 10-30 or extended performance 5-30
- Lubricate door hinges and body fittings
- Clean and dry lube power antenna
- Check and top all other fluids
- Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
- Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
- Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
- Check windshield washers
- Check lights
- Check belts and hoses
- Check operation of air conditioner and heater
- Road test car and note any problems
Every 15,000 miles this work is added:
- Replace wiper blades and clean washer nozzles
- Check serpentine belt condition - replace if cracked. Check tensioners and rollers
- Check handbrake operation
- Lubricate door locks
- Use Autologic to check for stored computer faults
Every 30,000 miles this work is added:
- Change Transmission Fluid (every 60,000 miles interval)
- Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
- Replace air filter
- Replace cabin filter
- Replace spark plugs (every 60,000 miles interval)
- Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
- Inspect brake discs/rotors
- Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
- Inspect cooling system
- Inspect door hinges & locks
- Inspect engine
- Inspect engine mounts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect fuel system
- Inspect headlights, check aiming
- Inspect seat belts
- Inspect steering system
- Check wheel alignment (front)
- Inspect wheel lug nuts
- Lubricate accelerator linkage
- Lubricate brake pedal
- Lubricate weatherstripping
- Torque propeller shaft bolts
Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled:
- Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
- Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
Every 6 years this work is added, regardless of mileage:
- Replace belts
- Replace upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hose, and heater hoses
- Convertibles only: Check convertible top fluid for gelling. If top operation is slow flush with CHF synthetic fluid