Car service interval sheet
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This sheet lists typical car service intervals by mileage. It prints on one page. No sign-up, and nothing is saved or sent.
Typical service intervals
These are the common intervals for a typical gas car. Your owner's manual wins. It is written for your exact engine. Hard driving (short trips, towing, dust, heat) most often makes these shorter.
| Item | Typical interval |
|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 5,000 mi (conventional) or up to 10,000 mi (full synthetic) |
| Tire rotation | Every 5,000 mi |
| Brake pads (inspection) | Every 10,000–15,000 mi |
| Battery test | Every 15,000 mi (roughly every 2–4 years) |
| Cabin air filter | Every 15,000 mi |
| Engine air filter | Every 15,000–30,000 mi |
| Brake fluid | Every 30,000 mi |
| Transmission fluid | Every 30,000–60,000 mi |
| Spark plugs | Every 30,000–60,000 mi (up to 100,000 mi for iridium/platinum) |
| Coolant | Every 30,000–60,000 mi (up to 100,000 mi for long-life coolant) |
| Timing belt (where equipped) | Every 60,000–100,000 mi |
Electric cars skip the engine items. They still need tires, brakes, cabin filter, and coolant on their own schedule. This is a general guide, not a diagnosis or repair advice. Always go by your owner's manual and a trained mechanic.
What to write down every time
Use this sheet, a notebook, or an app. Either way, write these down each time. Then the record is still useful years later:
- Date
- Odometer reading
- What was done
- Who did it (shop name or "self")
- Cost
- Receipt photo
- Next-due odometer
Keep this filled in without the notebook
SteerLog fills in this sheet for you. Every entry and every receipt is there. You hold the whole history in your hand at the shop counter.