general guideline for maintenance.....

[BlackCherryZ]

as a daily driver, i would like to have general idea as to when i should change what........ just to keep my heads up

of course, everything is dependent on how you drive your car and the environment, but i am inquiring about general rule of thumb for daily drivers......perhaps, once in a while "peddle to the metal".............

this is what i have gathered so far from this forum in GENERAL......

1) Oil Change: based on synthetic - every 6-7,000 miles or 6 months

first oil change between 1,200 to 2,000 miles recommended

synthetic after 5,000 miles recommended

ester based oil is recommended but not required

2) tires (sports package)

15-20,000 miles

3) brake pads/fluid?

4) spark plugs?

5) transmission oil/other fluids?

6) light bulbs?

7) air filter?

etc.........

Once again, any input would be appreciated and please keep in mind that this is just rule of thumb for daily drivers............

if possible, i would like to know what is recommended vs what is realistically practical........

perhaps, it's too early to inquire about this kind of info, for i do not think there are many members with over 20k miles.....

just for the sake of compilation, i would appreciate if ppl add to the list i have on this page.


as always,

[m4a1mustang]

Most of this is included in the maintenance schedule of your owners manual. One thing I would keep an eye on is the oil change intervals... these are going to depend on your driving habits and conditions. The longest I would ever go on my Redline synthetic is about 4000 miles.

[BlackCherryZ]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Most of this is included in the maintenance schedule of your owners manual. One thing I would keep an eye on is the oil change intervals... these are going to depend on your driving habits and conditions. The longest I would ever go on my Redline synthetic is about 4000 miles.

thank you.... and i know the maintenance schedule is listed on the owner's manual.....

but i would like to know what the owners are doing in reality...

for example: although the recommended interval for the first oil change is 3750, i do not think any of the forum members is waiting until that long...correct me if i am wrong... also, some of the members are already changing the transmission oil, break-oil bleeding, and etc.......

i am sure each of them has their own preference and reasoning - i cannot argue for the one or the other......... but i just want to be better informed....

i just would like to get a rough comparison between what is recommended vs what is "practiced" in reality....

[spearfish25]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The longest I would ever go on my Redline synthetic is about 4000 miles.

I'm sure you can safely stretch that out. Redline is pleased with you though

[PapoZalsa]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The longest I would ever go on my Redline synthetic is about 4000 miles.

That is about what I would drive the Z yearly.

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'm sure you can safely stretch that out. Redline is pleased with you though

Perhaps I could, but it just looks dirty at that mileage, so I just go ahead and change it. IMO it's better to stay ahead than to trail behind!

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

That is about what I would drive the Z yearly.

Well then you'd be more concerned about time intervals.

[Horseface]

Just a quick question: Does the 370 not tell you when it's time for service?

My BMWs have always counted down with green and amber lights until service interval.

I thought all cars would do this these days. Hmmmppph.

When is the first oil change?

(No manual on hand at the moment)

[OldGuy]

Originally Posted by Horseface

Just a quick question: Does the 370 not tell you when it's time for service?

My BMWs have always counted down with green and amber lights until service interval.

I thought all cars would do this these days. Hmmmppph.

When is the first oil change?

(No manual on hand at the moment)

Owner sets the computer reminders at whatever mileage intervals you prefer.

[IDZRVIT]

but i would like to know what the owners are doing in reality...

Follow the scheduled maintenance as prescribed in the manual.

[FricFrac]

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Follow the scheduled maintenance as prescribed in the manual.

Yup... but I'm looking forward to changing my tires to 275/35/19 and 305/30/19..... drool

[tonybui]

15-20k miles for tires ????

that's fast !!

[BlackCherryZ]

Originally Posted by tonybui

15-20k miles for tires ????

that's fast !!

that is what ppl say with the stock tires.......... it all depends on how you drive......