Car maintenance: oil change and service

In short: Regular maintenance preserves the reliability and value of the car. Oil change, brakes, tyres and fluids should be checked according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

In more detail: The service book documents the maintenance and raises resale value.

In detail

• Oil change: About every 15,000 to 30,000 km or annually, depending on manufacturer.
• Oil level: Check with the dipstick on a level surface when the engine is cold.
• Tyres: Check pressure and tread regularly (reifendruck-richtig-pruefen, winterreifen-pflicht-und-profiltiefe).
• Brakes: Check pads and brake fluid (every two years).
• Coolant and screen wash: Check levels.
• Battery: Particularly stressed in winter.
• Warning lights: Heed red lights immediately, switch off the engine if necessary.
• Roadworthiness test: Every two years (tuev-hauptuntersuchung, spritsparend-fahren).