Not sure when you need to bring your car in for maintenance? We're always happy to help answer any questions. You can also check out this handy routine maintenance schedule from Real Simple.
You treat your body well (kale salad! spin class!) in the hopes of warding off major health problems. But you may forget that your vehicle requires the same kind of attention. “Preventive maintenance keeps small issues from mushrooming into large—and expensive—ones,” says Jason Kavanagh, an engineering editor at the automotive site Edmunds.com. Below, you’ll find a maintenance calendar for the auto parts that most frequently need replacing.Windshieldwiper Blades
When to change them: Every 6 to 12 months.
Battery
When to change it: Every 5 years.
Brake Pads
When to change them: Every 50,000 miles (as long as you don’t ride your brakes).
Accessory Drive Belt
When to change it: Every 50,000 miles.
Coolant Hoses
When to change them: Every 75,000 miles.
Air Filter
When to change it: Every 30,000 miles.
Tires
When to change them: Every 45,000 miles.