Thorough maintenance - time vs mileage

clee078

I have a 2010 that I've owned since new, only has 25K miles on it. Have a few track days on there too.

While low in mileage, I want to do a thorough maintenance on it, as it's been six years. Welcome suggestions on what items wear with time, even with minimal mileage (such as fluids), and what wears with mileage only (brake pads). I'd like to replace all time-dependent items, and obviously check/replace mileage ones as needed.

My initial list, welcome any additions on what should be checked/replaced for a 6 year old car

Time-dependent (basically all fluids) - replace now

Oil/Oil filter
Differential
Trans
Engine Coolant
Brake
clutch
Power steering
Battery

Mileage (check for wear, but OK to keep if looks good)

Brake pads
Rotors
Tires
Engine air filter
In cabin filter


Not sure

Drive belt?
Spark plugs?

Anything other maintenance items to consider? By typical car usage estimates, this car should be at 90K miles now, so might as well do all changes recommended at that interval

Thanks

Dreadnaught

I would definitely start by changing all of your fluids. I would also change your cabin filter and engine air filters if they need it. I change my cabin filter and engine air filters every 12,000 miles. Or depending on where one may live you may have to do it more frequently. As for the fluids, this can depend too on driving style.

Inspect your belt on both the inside and outside for signs of cracking. Spark plugs I would say to hold off on them for now. I would also clean your throttle bodies if they have never been done.

As for your battery, check and correct the electrolyte level in each cell. I would also test the battery if you can. I'm sure your local auto parts store can do that for you.

Also, do a thorough under hood and under vehicle inspection. Start by ensuring all of your lights work both in the cabin and on the outside. Activate your blinkers, low beam, high beam, reverse lights, hazards and parking lamps. Ensure that your headlamp and tail light housings are not cracked. Ensure that all of your windows are not damaged.

Open the hood and inspect from left to right. Check for damaged or missing hardware, leaks, rodent damage, etc.

Get the car up on the lift if you can and inspect your tires inner and outer sidewalls and tread for punctures and damage. Check the sway bar end links for torn boots. Check all suspension bushings for cracks and or fluid coming from them. Check all brake lines for damage. Check for any sign of leaks from such things as the transmission, upper and lower oil pan, rack and pinion, differential, etc. Check your exhaust for any damage. Check for missing or damaged components under the vehicle as well. Check that all fuel lines are ok. Check and measure your brake pads and Mic the rotors.

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clee078

This is awesome, thank you!

Dreadnaught

No problem.

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JARblue

If you insist on running the same tires for more than 5 years, check the manufacturer's stated lifetime for them. After 5 years, thorough inspection of the tires should be high priority, especially before any hard driving is done

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barncobob

think U got it covered