Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop

  • Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil .

Once a Month

  • Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure .
  • Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection .
  • Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid .
    See also:

    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
    Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenge ...

    If a Tire Goes Flat
    It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if there ever is a bl ...

    Why Safety Belts Work
    When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. T ...