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The average vehicle is driven 12-15,000 miles per year.  The key to a smooth running, long lasting vehicle, is adhering to the proper maintenance schedule. Some of today's new cars and trucks don't need a tune-up for 100,000 miles! ...

Refer to the table below for general maintenance. Always refer to your car's owners manual as it IS correct and this table is a general resource. (Legend: k = 1000 miles; where time or miles are specified, perform the service at  whichever interval is met FIRST.)

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