A personalized maintenance checklist that adapts to your vehicle, how far you drive, and where you live. No dealership reminders needed.
Oil changes and tire rotations follow mileage, but many tasks depend on weather. Antifreeze should be checked before the first freeze. AC systems need inspection before summer heat. Wiper blades crack in summer sun and fail in fall rain. This planner puts each task in the season where it makes the most sense, so you fix things before they break.
A car in Minnesota faces different stress than one in Arizona. Cold climates demand battery testing, block heaters, and winter tire swaps. Hot climates stress cooling systems and UV-exposed rubber. Moderate zones still need fall and spring transitions. Pick your zone honestly. If you drive through mountain passes in winter, treat it as cold even if your hometown is mild.
Newer cars under 5 years and 60,000 miles mostly need fluids and filters. After 10 years or 100,000 miles, belts, hoses, seals, and suspension parts start to wear. The planner adds age-based items automatically. If your car is older, do not skip the extra inspections. A $20 belt replacement now prevents a $500 tow later.
Do not wait for a warning light before checking your battery. Most batteries fail in the first cold snap, not gradually. Do not reuse summer tires in winter. The rubber hardens below 45°F and loses grip even on dry roads. Do not ignore cabin air filters. A clogged filter makes your AC work harder and can cause musty smells. And do not assume all-season tires handle all seasons. They are a compromise, not a solution.
Say you drive a 2017 SUV with 78,000 miles in a moderate climate and you are planning a January trip to the mountains. This planner would flag: battery load test, antifreeze level and freeze point, tire tread depth and pressure, wiper blade condition, heater and defroster check, and an emergency kit review. You would see these in the Winter section with clear explanations of why each matters for cold-weather driving.
Your 2015 sedan with 95,000 miles blows warm air in July. The Summer section would have reminded you to: check refrigerant level, inspect the compressor clutch, clean the condenser fins, replace the cabin air filter, and verify the cooling fan works. If you had followed the spring checklist, you might have caught the low refrigerant before the first heat wave.
Pick the Mild climate zone. You will still get mileage-based maintenance on schedule, plus light seasonal reminders. The planner reduces weather-specific tasks but keeps the core checklist intact.
The local save stores one vehicle profile. Print or copy your current timeline first, then enter the second vehicle's details. The previous checklist will be replaced in local storage.
Cold means regular snow and temps below 20°F. Moderate means some snow and 20-40°F winters. Hot means long summers above 90°F. Mild stays between 40-80°F. When in doubt, pick the harshest conditions you actually experience.
Vehicles past 10 years or 100,000 miles need extra attention to belts, hoses, seals, and suspension. The planner adds these automatically so small issues get caught before they turn into expensive repairs.
No. Everything runs in your browser. The save feature uses localStorage on your device. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no network requests.
Yes. This planner is a supplement, not a replacement. Your manual has exact fluid specs, torque values, and intervals for your specific model. Use this timeline to stay organized and the manual for the details.