What is My Car Maintenance Schedule?

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Commuting across the Leander region in a new Cadillac or pre-owned vehicle? Regardless of which type of car you drive, it’s important to keep track of your car maintenance schedule. Many Georgetown drivers have never heard of this before, so it’s normal to ask yourself “what is my car maintenance schedule?” 

 

Different vehicle body styles have different variations in how often you’ll need maintenance repairs, depending on whether you drive a truck, van, SUV, or sedan. Nonetheless, there’s a relatively standard Cadillac maintenance schedule you can utilize to maintain proper vehicle care. Find out more about your car maintenance schedule with the help of our expert Covert Cadillac Service team.

What’s the Importance of a Car Maintenance Schedule?

Why is it important to follow a car maintenance schedule and why is it so important? Simple: keeping track of your car maintenance schedule saves you money and keeps you safe on Georgetown roads. Bringing in your vehicle for routine schedule service and checks allows technicians to deal with any repairs or issues before they worsen, which will reduce the cost of vehicle maintenance and increase your car’s lifespan. 

Also, knowing your general maintenance schedule allows you as a vehicle owner to evaluate whether you need to bring in your car for maintenance earlier, depending on how frequently you’re driving around Cedar Park. 

Baseline Suggested Car Maintenance Schedule

To ensure every component of your vehicle is being looked at over time, your car maintenance schedule runs through several intervals as seen below:

Every 3 months or 3,000 miles:

  • Tire Pressure, Tire Tread Wear and Tear Check
  • Fuel Filter
  • All Interior & Exterior Lights
  • Belts, Exhaust, and Hoses
  • Engine Oil and Air Filter
  • Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Wiper Fluid Levels

Every 6 months or 6,000 miles:

  • Polish Your Vehicle
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Chassis Lubrication
  • Car Battery and Cables

Every 12 months or 12,000 miles:

  • Steering and Suspension
  • Transmission Fluid Levels
  • Coolant Levels
  • Brake System

DIY Car Maintenance

While you can always count on your local Covert Cadillac service center to tackle the larger maintenance checks and replacements, there are several at-home routine tasks you can do to keep your vehicle in top shape. This includes: 

  • Make sure windshield wiper fluid is filled
  • Check tire pressure and tread
  • Make sure all the interior and exterior lights are operational
  • Check the interior and exterior for damage
  • Check to see if the check engine light is on

Bring Your Vehicle to the Service Department at Covert Cadillac Today!

Feeling more confident about what your car maintenance schedule is? At Covert Cadillac, we want all our Cedar Park customers to maintain the quality performance of their truck, van, SUV, crossover, or sedan as long as possible, and our certified technicians are dedicated to ensuring that that happens. Contact us today to find out more information about service discounts and coupons or schedule an appointment for Cadillac car maintenance today!

 

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