·         Under hood checks
once a week or when refueling.

·         Oil change
Every 3000 miles with oil filter

·         Washing
Once a week  Hand washing is best, but if you must use a car wash, find one that is brushless and relies on high pressure water or attendants that soap the car by hand.

·         Waxing
Every 6 months with a good quality non-abrasive wax.  Once a year put some wax on the door jams and the underside of the trunk.  If you're ambitious, you could spend some time detailing the under-hood area, or have it done by a professional if you're not comfortable handling machinery.

·         Align & Balance
Have car checked every 12,000 miles or the first time you notice unusual steering behavior or a vibration at highway speeds.

·         Tire rotation
Every 6,000 miles following the manufacturers rotation recommendation.  If you have a matching spare, include it in the rotation

·         Tune up
Follow manufacturer's recommendation.

·         Winterizing
Every two years.

·         Timing belt
If your car has one, every 60,000 miles or follow manufacturer's recommendation if it is longer.

·         Filters
Follow manufacturer's recommendation.