The Complete Vehicle Maintenance Checklist for Australian Drivers

Regular maintenance is the cheapest way to keep your car running longer and avoid expensive breakdowns. Here's what to check and when.

Every 5,000 – 10,000 km (or 6 months)

• Engine oil and filter — the single most important maintenance item
• Tyre pressure — check monthly, adjust for load and season
• Windscreen washer fluid — top up
• Lights — walk around and check all lights work

Every 20,000 – 40,000 km (or 12 months)

• Air filter — replace if dirty (more often on dirt roads)
• Cabin filter — keeps your AC clean
• Brake inspection — pads, rotors, fluid level
• Battery test — especially before summer and winter
• Coolant level — top up or flush if due
• Tyre rotation — even out wear

Every 40,000 – 60,000 km (or 2 years)

• Spark plugs — replace (check your manual for interval)
• Transmission fluid — check level, replace if manual
• Brake fluid — flush and replace
• Drive belts — inspect for cracks and wear

Every 100,000 km

• Timing belt/chain — critical on interference engines
• Water pump — often done with timing belt
• Suspension check — shocks, struts, bushings

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