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Car Maintenance Schedule Checklist

Knowing how often to service your car is easier when you have a clear structure. This checklist helps you plan routine maintenance by time and mileage, including common 30,000, 60,000, and 100,000 mile milestones. It keeps your vehicle reliable without turning maintenance into guesswork.

Use this template as a flexible planning tool. Start with your owner's manual, then customize based on how and where you drive. Tick off completed items and reuse the checklist to build a consistent service rhythm.

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Routine Service (Every 6 to 12 Months)

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Mileage-Based Routine (5,000 to 10,000 Miles)

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30,000 Mile Service

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60,000 Mile Service

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100,000 Mile Service

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Ongoing Monitoring

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Service Log and Planning

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This checklist provides general intervals; your manual is the authority.

Use whichever comes first: time or mileage.

Severe driving conditions may require shorter intervals.

Consistency matters more than perfection.

Who this is for

  • Drivers building a long-term service plan
  • Used car owners unsure of schedule
  • High-mileage commuters
  • Anyone wanting predictable maintenance costs

Frequently Asked Questions

Most vehicles require routine service every 6 to 12 months or several thousand miles, whichever comes first.
Follow whichever trigger comes first. Mileage reflects wear; time accounts for fluid aging.
Skipping service increases wear risk and can lead to larger, more expensive repairs later.
Many vehicles follow milestone patterns, but always confirm with your owner's manual.

Sources

Manufacturers and certified service guidance commonly structure schedules by time and mileage triggers. Chevrolet Certified Service

Next step

To build a personalized schedule by time and mileage, use our guided car maintenance checklist generator.

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