{"id":15967,"date":"2020-09-14T20:40:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T03:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=15967"},"modified":"2023-10-11T18:13:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T01:13:59","slug":"whats-in-your-owners-manual-car-care-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/whats-in-your-owners-manual-car-care-information\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s in Your Owner&#8217;s Manual: Car Care Information, Service Schedules &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_f17a48-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f17a48-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f17a48-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f17a48-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f17a48-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f17a48-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f17a48-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f17a48-f3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f17a48-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f17a48-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f17a48-f3 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-bb95b1  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-4db446\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_fbb03a-4d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your vehicle owner&rsquo;s manual is the driver&rsquo;s best resource for crucial technical and maintenance information.<\/li><li>This manual also outlines the manufacturer&rsquo;s recommended service schedule.<\/li><li>You&rsquo;ll also find information on basic car care, such as how to locate and check fluids, how to inspect your vehicle&rsquo;s battery, and how to replace your tires.<\/li><li>Most owner&rsquo;s manuals don&rsquo;t have the following information: repair instructions, DTC descriptions, and wiring diagrams.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many vehicle owners search Google aimlessly for answers to questions like: &ldquo;what type of oil does my car use&rdquo; and &ldquo;how do I replace my headlight bulbs.&rdquo; But what they fail to realize is that the answers to these questions&mdash;and many more&mdash;are readily available in their owner&rsquo;s manual.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to taking care of your vehicle, the owner&rsquo;s manual is one of the most important references to have on hand. That&rsquo;s why, in recognition of the fall car care season, we&rsquo;ve created a guide to help you navigate your owner&rsquo;s manual to find proper information on vehicle service and upkeep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Owner&rsquo;s Manual: Where to Look for Car Care Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your owner&rsquo;s manual has everything from information on how to set the radio to instructions for opening and closing the doors. In regards to car care, however, the most important sections in your owner&rsquo;s manual include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Maintenance<\/li><li>Taking care of the unexpected<\/li><li>Technical information<\/li><li>The service schedule<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s explore each of these sections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>The name of each section of the owner&rsquo;s manual (and the content inside) may vary by vehicle.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/checking-oil-level-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"checking oil level of car\" class=\"wp-image-15972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/checking-oil-level-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/checking-oil-level-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/checking-oil-level-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/checking-oil-level-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/checking-oil-level-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/checking-oil-level.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Find the basic information needed to maintain your vehicle in your owner&rsquo;s manual.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Maintenance Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The maintenance section is one of the most important parts of your owner&rsquo;s manual. Here, you&rsquo;ll find the basic information needed to maintain your vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, the section includes instructions for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Locating fluids&nbsp;<\/li><li>Checking fluids&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Changing the oil\">Changing the oil<\/a>and filter&nbsp;<\/li><li>Replacing select exterior bulbs&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-wiper-blades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Replacing the wiper blades\">Replacing the wiper blades<\/a><\/li><li>Maintaining and replacing the tires<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-check-car-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Inspecting and caring for the battery\">Inspecting and caring for the battery<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/woman-reading-owners-manual-car-breakdown-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"woman reading owners manual during car breakdown\" class=\"wp-image-15973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/woman-reading-owners-manual-car-breakdown-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/woman-reading-owners-manual-car-breakdown-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/woman-reading-owners-manual-car-breakdown-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/woman-reading-owners-manual-car-breakdown-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/woman-reading-owners-manual-car-breakdown-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/woman-reading-owners-manual-car-breakdown.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Your owner&rsquo;s manual has information on what to do when faced with issues, such as warning lights and engine overheating.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The &ldquo;Taking Care of the Unexpected&rdquo; Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever been stuck with a flat tire or dead battery and not known what to do? In the &ldquo;Taking Care of the Unexpected&rdquo; portion of your owner&rsquo;s manual, you&rsquo;ll find information to help solve these problems and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the key topics this section usually covers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How to change a flat tire<\/li><li>How to jump-start your car<\/li><li>Fuse locations&nbsp;<\/li><li>What to do when faced with issues, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-check-engine-light-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"warning lights\">warning lights<\/a> and engine overheating&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-inflating-tires-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"man inflating tires\" class=\"wp-image-15974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-inflating-tires-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-inflating-tires-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-inflating-tires-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-inflating-tires-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-inflating-tires.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Information you&rsquo;re likely to find in the technical information section includes tire size and recommended inflation pressure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Technical Information Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enter a query into Google regarding your vehicle&rsquo;s care, you might not get the correct answer. But when you reference the owner&rsquo;s manual for your car, you&rsquo;ll get the right answer&mdash;every time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information you&rsquo;re likely to find in the technical information section includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fluid specifications (types and capacities)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Trailer weight rating&nbsp;<\/li><li>Fuel octane specifications&nbsp;<\/li><li>Spark plug gap&nbsp;<\/li><li>Tire size and recommended inflation pressure&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lug nut torque&nbsp;<\/li><li>Light bulb specifications (model number, wattage, etc.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-checking-service-schedule-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"man checking car service schedule\" class=\"wp-image-15977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-checking-service-schedule-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-checking-service-schedule-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-checking-service-schedule-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-checking-service-schedule-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-checking-service-schedule-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/man-checking-service-schedule.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The service schedule comes in handy because it tells you what services are due and when.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Service Schedule (May Be Found in a Supplemental Booklet)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to take care of your car by servicing it on time, but you don&rsquo;t want to waste money on unnecessary maintenance. The service schedule comes in handy because it tells you what services are due and when. For example, it mentions when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fluids should be changed&nbsp;<\/li><li>Filters require replacement&nbsp;<\/li><li>Tires should be rotated<\/li><li>Other maintenance that should be performed&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll find the schedule either in the back of the owner&rsquo;s manual or in a separate, supplemental booklet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&rsquo;s<em> Not <\/em>Covered in the Owner&rsquo;s Manual&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, many people are unaware of how much information is available in their owner&rsquo;s manual&#8288;&mdash;and just as many get confused about what&rsquo;s <em>not<\/em> included in the manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples of what the document does not cover:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Repair instructions (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-fuel-filter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"how to replace your fuel filter\">how to replace your fuel filter<\/a>)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/auto-repair\/obd-ii-trouble-codes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Diagnostic trouble code descriptions\">Diagnostic trouble code descriptions<\/a><\/li><li>Wiring diagrams&nbsp;<\/li><li>Information regarding the locations of mechanical and electrical components (e.g., sensors)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Find a Copy Of Your Car&rsquo;s Owner&rsquo;s Manual Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, if you lose your car&rsquo;s owner&rsquo;s manual, you may be able to access a digital version for free via the automaker&rsquo;s website. Nearly all vehicle manufacturers provide digital owner&rsquo;s manuals for models built within the last decade or two. For instance, if you have a 2015 Toyota RAV4, you can get an e-manual by going to Toyota.com.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what If you have an older car or you simply want a paper manual? Usually, you can get a print copy through eBay or the dealer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Having (and Reading!) the Owner&rsquo;s Manual is Important&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, there&rsquo;s no excuse not to reference your owner&rsquo;s manual since digital versions are readily available online. Choosing to rely on internet search results for important questions, such as what type of oil your car takes, can lead to incorrect answers that cause big-time problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want your car to last, you need to keep the owner&rsquo;s manual handy&mdash;and actually read it.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Many vehicle owners search Google aimlessly for answers to questions like: &ldquo;what type of oil does my car use&rdquo; and&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/whats-in-your-owners-manual-car-care-information\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":15968,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52,3950,3743],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2622],"class_list":{"0":"post-15967","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diy","8":"category-for-the-car-owner","9":"category-maintenance","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What&#039;s in Your Owner&#039;s Manual: Car Care Information, Service Schedules &amp; More - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your owner\u2019s manual is your guide to proper car care. 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