How Often Should I Service My Car?
As a car owner, you probably know that it's essential to keep up with car maintenance. You know to check the battery, brakes, and oil. You're aware that there are set times to check those parts and others, but how often do you need to check them, and why? The reality is that although some car problems such as roadside breakdowns happen out of the blue, the majority are due to the owner's failure to keep the car maintained. For that reason, the auto industry developed a general guideline of “30-60-90,” which means that you should get your car serviced at 30,000 miles, 60,000 miles, and 90,000 miles. Additionally, your mechanic will probably recommend bringing your car in when its odometer hits 15,000 miles for a preliminary inspection. Remember that these are just guidelines, however, and you should follow your car's manual for the most accurate service schedule.
15,000-Mile Service
The 15,000 mile mark is the first major service milestone that your car hits. Chances are good that at this point, your car would have had a few oil changes, which is one of the most critical types of maintenance. When the odometer reaches 15,000 miles, your mechanic should do another oil change if you've driven at least 5,000 miles since the last oil change. Your car should also have its air filter changed and the tires rotated. This is important, as tires that aren't properly rotated can wear unevenly, which means you'll have to replace them sooner than anticipated.
30,000-Mile Service
When your car reaches 30,000 miles, it will get a more comprehensive inspection. At this service point, your vehicle should have the same parts checked that it had at 15,000 miles. It should also have the fuel filter replaced. You may also get new transmission fluid. Depending on the kind of spark plugs you have and your driving habits, your mechanic may also recommend replacing the spark plugs at 30,000 miles, too.
60000-Mile Service
The 60,000 mile service check-up is similar to that of the 30,000 mile service, but it's a bit more comprehensive. When the car reaches 60,000 miles, it should have the tires rotated, the transmission fluid replaced, and the tires rotated. This service should also include a more thorough inspection of the car's major systems, as they may have worn out by this point. During the appointment, your mechanic should check the hoses, valves, and belts to make sure they're working fine. If not, they'll be replaced.
90,000-Mile Service
If your car has made it to 90,000 miles, you're doing something right! As the car ages and racks up miles, it's more common for parts to break and wear out. Therefore, this service is the most comprehensive of the ones you've had so far, and it's also the most important. As cars wear out, their faulty parts can easily be a safety hazard on the road, or at the very least affect longevity. Therefore, mechanics pay close attention to cars that come in for service at this mileage. In addition to having the tires, shocks, and struts checked at this point, the timing belt, coolant fluid, and cabin air filter should be checked to see if they're worn out. The transmission fluid may also be flushed and replaced. If the brakes weren't checked at the last service, they'll be checked at this point, too.
Cars might seem mysterious and complicated, but it's surprising how keeping them regularly serviced and maintained can improve their health and longevity. While you should always keep up with major service milestones, it's also critical to bring your car in if it shows signs of problems in between appointments.
For more details about your Nissan Sentra, Altima, Rogue or Pathfinder maintenance schedule, as well as any other model in the lineup, please consult your owner’s manual or contact Midway Nissan for further information.
5,000 miles/6 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
10,000 miles/12 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
15,000 miles/18 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
20,000 miles/24 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
25,000 miles/30 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
30,000 miles/36 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
35,000 miles/42 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
40,000 miles/48 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
45,000 miles/54 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
50,000 miles/60 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
55,000 miles/66 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
60,000 miles/72 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
65,000 miles/78 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
70,000 miles/84 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
75,000 miles/90 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
80,000 miles/96 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
85,000 miles/102 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
90,000 miles/108 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
95,000 miles/114 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
100,000 miles/120 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
105,000 miles/126 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace engine coolant
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Replace spark plugs
110,000 miles/132 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
115,000 miles/138 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
120,000 miles/144 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
125,000 miles/150 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
130,000 miles/156 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
135,000/162 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
140,000 miles/168 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
145,000 miles/174 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
150,000 miles/180 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
155,000 miles/186 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
160,000 miles/194 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
165,000 miles/200 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
170,000 miles/206 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
175,000 miles/210 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
180,000 miles/216 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace engine coolant
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
185,000 miles/122 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
190,000 miles/128 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
195,000 miles/134 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
200,000 miles/140 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
205,000 miles/146 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
210,000 miles/202 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
215,000 miles/208 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
220,000 miles/214 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
225,000 miles/220 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
230,000 miles/226 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
235,000 miles/232 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
240,000 miles/238 months- Schedule Service
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Replace brake fluid
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace in-cabin microfilter
- Inspect CVT fluid
- Inspect axle & suspension parts
- Inspect brake lines and cables
- Inspect brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine drive belts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect front suspension ball joints
- Inspect fuel lines/connections
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect steering gear and linkage
- Inspect steering linkage ball joints
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- Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sunday Closed