Maintenance Advice

Pull your car up and take a look under the hood.

Basic Maintenance

Service Maintenance Schedule

Service at 3,000 Miles / 3 Months	What to Do	Skill Level	Estimated Time
Fuel Injectors	Clean	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Transmission Fluid	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Battery and Cables	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Belts	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Engine Air Filter	Change	🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15
Engine Oil and Filter	Change	🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:30
Fuel Filter	Change	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15
Hoses	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Lights	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Power Steering Fluid	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Tire Inflation and Condition	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Windshield Washer Fluid	Add	🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05

Service at 6,000 Miles / 6 Months	What to Do	Skill Level	Estimated Time
Entire Fuel System	Clean	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Chassis	Lubricate	🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:30
Wiper Blades	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05

Service at 12,000 Miles / 12 Months	What to Do	Skill Level	Estimated Time
Brake Pads and Fluid	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15
Cabin Air Filter	Change	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15
Coolant Levels	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Steering and Suspension	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “STP®” stand for?

“STP®” stands for Science, Technology, Performance which reflects over 60 years of experience creating scientifically formulated products, using advanced technology to improve your engine performance.

Are STP® products safe for my car?

Yes. All of the STP® products have been extensively tested and are safe for use in all cars. Always remember to follow the usage recommendations, which are clearly indicated on the label.

Can I use STP® products in my new car?

Yes. STP® products can be used in vehicles of any age.

Will STP® products void my warranty?

No. All STP® products undergo extensive testing to evaluate their performance and are determined to be safe for use in vehicles both new and old. Our products are specifically formulated to help improve the performance of the gasoline or oil to which they are added and will therefore help maintain the performance of your car.

Service at 3,000 Miles / 3 Months	What to Do	Skill Level	Estimated Time
Fuel Injectors	Clean	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Transmission Fluid	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Battery and Cables	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Belts	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Engine Air Filter	Change	🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15
Engine Oil and Filter	Change	🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:30
Fuel Filter	Change	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15
Hoses	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Lights	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Power Steering Fluid	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Tire Inflation and Condition	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Windshield Washer Fluid	Add	🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05

Service at 6,000 Miles / 6 Months	What to Do	Skill Level	Estimated Time
Entire Fuel System	Clean	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Chassis	Lubricate	🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:30
Wiper Blades	Check	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05

Service at 12,000 Miles / 12 Months	What to Do	Skill Level	Estimated Time
Brake Pads and Fluid	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15
Cabin Air Filter	Change	🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15
Coolant Levels	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:05
Steering and Suspension	Check	🔧🔧🔧🔧	⏱ 00:15