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Oil, brakes, belts, filters and fluids — when each service is due, and what it usually costs. Enter your mileage to see what is due now.
| Service | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter Replace the engine oil and the oil filter. | Every 5,000 miles or 6 months | $35–$90 |
| Engine air filter Replace the filter that cleans the air going into the engine. | Every 30,000 miles or 24 months | $20–$50 |
| Cabin air filter Replace the filter that cleans the air coming through the vents into the cabin. | Every 15,000 miles or 12 months | $25–$60 |
| Tire rotation Move the tires to different positions on the car, usually front to back. | Every 6,000 miles or 6 months | $20–$50 |
| Brake pads Replace the brake pads that squeeze the rotors to slow the car. | Every 50,000 miles | $150–$300 |
| Brake fluid Flush the old brake fluid and refill it with fresh fluid. | Every 30,000 miles or 24 months | $70–$120 |
| Engine coolant (antifreeze) Drain the old coolant and refill it with fresh coolant. | Every 60,000 miles or 60 months | $100–$200 |
| Transmission fluid Drain and refill the transmission fluid, and replace the filter where the car has one. | Every 60,000 miles or 60 months | $150–$300 |
| Spark plugs Replace the spark plugs that ignite the fuel inside the engine. | Every 60,000 miles | $100–$300 |
| Serpentine belt Replace the long belt that drives the alternator, power steering pump, water pump, and air conditioner. | Every 90,000 miles or 60 months | $100–$200 |
| Timing belt (or chain) Replace the timing belt if your engine has one. Many modern engines use a timing chain instead, which has no set replacement interval and is only changed if it gets noisy or stretches. | Every 90,000 miles or 84 months | $500–$1000 |
| Tires Replace all four tires when the tread is worn down or the tires are old. | Every 50,000 miles or 72 months | $400–$1000 |
| Battery Replace the 12-volt battery that starts the car and powers the electronics. | Every 48 months | $100–$300 |
| Wiper blades Replace the rubber wiper blades on the windshield. | Every 12 months | $20–$50 |
| Fuel filter Replace the filter that catches dirt in the fuel before it reaches the engine. | Every 30,000 miles or 24 months | $50–$150 |
| Power steering fluid Flush and refill the power steering fluid. | Every 50,000 miles or 48 months | $80–$150 |
| Differential fluid Drain and refill the fluid in the differential, the gears between the drive wheels. | Every 50,000 miles or 60 months | $80–$150 |
Intervals are the widely published standards. Some cars differ — check your owner's manual. "When worn" items (brake pads, tires) depend on how you drive.
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