A quick guide to the "how often should I" questions of car care

A huge part of owning a car is taking care of it and keeping it on a car care schedule. However, you may have - more than once - found yourself asking "how often should I" when it comes to your auto service. How often should you check your tire? Change your oil? Schedule brake service? Toyota of N Charlotte is here to help you answer all of your "how often should I" questions - check out this quick guide to the most common car care questions we see. 

How often should you schedule your car care? 

Here are some of the most common "how often should I" questions we get at our Charlotte auto service center. 

How often should I get a multi-point inspection? It's never a bad idea to get a multi-point inspection where techs will check your car from bumper to bumper to ensure everything is good. Additionally, our Toyota of N Charlotte techs will conduct a free multi-point inspection every time you bring your car in for service. 

How often should I check my tires? You should check your car tires daily - just do a quick lap around the car to visually inspect them for excessive wear, blisters, bulges, flats, and low tread. You should check your tire pressure every 2-4 weeks to ensure your car tires are inflated to the right PSI, and when you notice a tire is low or your tire pressure warning light comes on. 

How often should I rotate my tires? You need to schedule tire rotations every 5,000 miles for your vehicle. This will ensure your tires wear evenly and last longer and ensure better performance for your car.  

How often should I check my oil? Our Charlotte car care experts recommend you check your motor oil once a month. Pull the dipstick up and make sure the oil is clean and full and free of debris. You should also check oil before you drive for extended periods of time or take a road trip. 

How often should I change my oil? Your car's oil change schedule will depend on two things: what your owner's manual demands and also the type of motor oil you're using. Check your owner's manual to see what mileage they recommend scheduling this car care at, and check to see what motor oil you're using. If you use conventional motor oil in your car, you'll need to change it every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. If you use synthetic motor oil, you'll need to change it every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. Our Charlotte car care techs can help you get on the schedule that's right for your car. 

How often should I get brake service? You only need brake service every 20,000 miles or so. However, pay attention to your vehicle and if you notice anything different with your brakes - odd noises or sensations or smells - then you bring your car to Toyota of N Charlotte for car care. 

How often should I get a tune-up? Tuneups are one of the less frequent car care appointments you'll need to make. Newer, more modern cars only need them every so often - your car care specialist can tell you when your vehicle is due. Older vehicles need them every 45,000 to 50,000 miles. 

Get all of your car care questions answered at Toyota of N Charlotte 

Have questions about your car care schedule? Toyota of N Charlotte can help. Call us today at (704) 875-9199!