VEHICLE CARE
Preventive maintenance.
General intervals by car type and system
Typical industry ranges for guidance, not official intervals. Your car's handbook and service indicator always come first.
| System | Guideline interval | Repair guide |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and oil filter | 10,000–15,000 km or 1 year | |
| Air filter | 20,000–40,000 km | |
| Fuel filter | 40,000–60,000 km (if replaceable) | |
| Spark plugs | 30,000–60,000 km (iridium up to 90,000 km) | |
| Timing belt or chain | Belt: 60,000–120,000 km or 5–6 years · Chain: check if it becomes noisy | |
| Coolant | 4–5 years or 60,000–100,000 km | |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | |
| Brake pads and discs (inspection) | Inspect every 15,000–20,000 km | |
| Gearbox oil | Manual: 60,000–120,000 km · Automatic/DSG: 60,000 km | |
| Suspension and steering (inspection) | Every 20,000 km or 1 year | |
| 12 V battery | Yearly test; typical life 4–6 years | |
| Cabin filter | 15,000–30,000 km or 1 year |
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