As a car owner, it is your responsibility to have a basic understanding of the necessary ongoing car servicing your vehicle will be needing along the way. This way, you will know what's needed to keep your car in the best condition possible. Here, you will be able to read about some routine car service tasks that need to be done. 

Oil changes 

Changing the oil is important because the oil lubricates, cools, and prevents friction-related damage to parts. When the oil becomes dirty and more like sludge, it won't do its job nearly as well, and this can cause many problems. 

The length of time or the number of miles your car should be driven before having an oil change will be gone over in the owner's manual. You should attempt to have the oil changed on the lower end of the suggested length of time or number of miles. This way, you know you are driving your car with clean oil in it that isn't going to be causing issues in the motor. When you have your oil changed, a small sticker will likely be placed in the upper left corner of your windshield. This sticker will have the next suggested oil change date and mileage written on it. This way, you will always know when you should be bringing your car in again. 

Air filter replacements 

The air filter will filter out the particles and debris that would otherwise get into your engine's combustion chamber. This could lead to problems like less fuel efficiency, a decrease in the amount of power the car has, and even a more difficult time starting the car. 

The number of miles your car should be at when you change the air filter will also be covered in the manual. However, a good rule of thumb is to have it changed each time the car gets an oil change. Some places will include changing the air filter automatically with the oil change. 

Fluid checks 

There are a number of fluids in your car, and all of them have to be kept at a certain level. Just some of these include the motor oil, the transmission fluid, the brake fluid, the coolant, the water, and more. All the fluids should be checked and topped off at each oil change. Also, the fluids should be checked before every long-distance trip, as well as every month or so.

Contact a company like All Auto Escondido to learn more.