DIY CHANGE CAR BATTERY
dumb question about DIY servicing?
OK, now i’ve been doing my own car maintenance for a few years now, thought I had the basics down pat. Difference is, coming up for the first major milestone (ignoring 5000 mile oil change due to “extreme” i.e. intra-urban conditions) since I treated “new” car (and myself) to a dealer service, i’ve discovered the service book lists a great number of things to look for compared to what i thought was the norm, and it’s making my head swim trying to follow down all the columns for all the different models/engines at different mileages…
Roughly what would the experienced spanners out there reccomend I do for a 10000 mile self service? Past oil, filter, airbox, plugs/leads, battery/fluid levels checks, belts, making sure tyres/wheelnuts are OK & a decent scout around the less commonly seen bits of the body?
(esp. how exactly would you check the front disc/rear drum brakes, previously i’ve just waited til they squealed/juddered… oops 
Cheers… you’ll help keep a guy safe!
MP
The only dumb questions are the ones you don’t ask!
You didn’t mention what year/make your car is. A LOT has changed. Many cars are now built needing very little until mileage is rather high. At 10k miles, I doubt if you need anything but oil change, check air filter, tire pressure, rotate (of course).
Call or go by a dealership and let them highlight which maintenance schedule you should be following.
P.S. – ALWAYS log date/mileage and receipts for warranty purposes…just in case.
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