What scheduled maintenance is
Every vehicle comes with a maintenance schedule from the company that built it. It lists what to inspect, replace or refill at set mileages, with the big milestones usually falling around 30,000, 60,000 and 90,000 miles. Following it is the best way to make a car last, and it’s a lot cheaper than fixing what wears out when you don’t.
KC Martin performs all factory maintenance services, from the early 3K, 6K and 9K visits through 12K, 15K, 30K, 60K and 90K.
You don’t have to go back to the dealer
A lot of people think a car under warranty has to go to the dealership for its scheduled services. It doesn’t. What matters is that the maintenance is done on schedule, with the right parts and fluids, and that you can show it was done. We follow the factory schedule and give you the records.
Lynnwood drivers have been bringing us their cars for 30K, 60K and 90K services for many years. It usually costs less than the dealership, and the same mechanics get to know your car over time.
What’s typically due, and when
Every make is different, and your owner’s manual sets the real schedule. As a general guide:
Around 30,000 miles
- Oil and filter
- Engine and cabin air filters
- Brake inspection, with pads often due in this range
- Fluid checks and a battery test
Around 60,000 miles
- Spark plugs on many engines
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant exchange
- Brake fluid exchange
- Suspension and steering inspection
Around 90,000 miles
- Timing belt, if your engine has one, often with the water pump
- Drive belt and hoses
- Brake pads and rotors, round two
- Differential and transfer case fluid on trucks and SUVs
Want a quicker read? Slide the odometer on our homepage maintenance guide to your mileage.
Hard miles count double
Most schedules have a second column for “severe” driving, and it describes a lot of daily life around here: short trips, stop-and-go traffic, hills, and long stretches of wet weather. If that’s how your car gets used, some services come due sooner. We’ll tell you which ones apply to you and which you can skip for now.
The services behind the schedule
Each piece has its own page if you’d like the detail: oil changes, brakes, timing belts, transmission service and cooling system service. We also know Honda, Toyota and Ford schedules well.