Car Maintenance Checklist
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- Checking Engine Oil
- Place your car at the level spot and stop the engine.
- Wait for a while to let the engine oil to pour down to the oil pan.
- Pull the engine oil dipstick.
- Wipe the oil dipstick off with a clean rag or tissue.
- Insert it back all the way down into its place.
- Pull the dipstick again and check the oil level.
- If it's lower than at "FULL" mark, top it up.
- Add a little amount of the oil.
- Wait for a minute to let the oil to pour down.
- Check the oil level again with the dipstick.
- If it's still low, add some more.
- Install the dipstick back and close the oil filler cap when you finished.
- Checking Transmission Fluid
- Place your car at a level surface.
- Engage the parking brake.
- Start the engine.
- Set transmission shifter in "P" (Park) position.
- Let the engine idle.
- Pull the transmission dipstick.
- Wipe it off with a clean lint free rag.
- Insert it back carefully all the way down into its place.
- Pull again and check the fluid level.
- If the fluid level is low, top it up.
- Use only specified transmission fluid.
- Add a small amount of the fluid through the dipstick pipe.
- Wait for a few minutes - let the fluid to flow down.
- Recheck the level again.
- Do not overfill.
- Checking Engine Coolant
- The coolant level should be between "LOW" and "FULL" marks.
- If the fluid level is lower, top it up.
- When engine temperature is reduced, add a coolant into the overflow tank to "FULL" mark.
- If there is no coolant in overflow tank or you have to top it up quite often, have your car inspected in the garage.
- Checking Tires
- Check the tire pressure at least once a month.
- Find out the recommended tire pressure for your car.
- The maximum pressure listed on tires is NOT the proper pressure.
- Rotate tires at every second oil change.
- Have your tires balanced if you feel vibration at cruising speed.
- Uneven tire wear indicates alignment problem.
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Who it's for
This Car Maintenance Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Car Maintenance essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Car Maintenance structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Car Maintenance Checklist
- Save Car Maintenance Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Car Maintenance (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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