A Logbook car service follows the service directions as stated in the service book by the vehicle manufacturer. The ‘oil change service’ provides the core structure to any logbook service. Once an oil change service has been completed, the vehicle’s condition can be fully assessed. Additional items (if required) are then quoted and submitted for approval.

As vehicles age additional items are added to the oil change service, these services are can be known as a ‘maintenance service’. Additional maintenance items vary for each manufacturer.

Typical Maintenance items could include the replacement of;

• Brake fluid
• Cabin filter
• Air filter
• Fuel filter
• Spark plugs
• Transmission oil
• Diff oil
• Coolant
• Drive belts

Log book service intervals are specific to each manufacturer, model and driving conditions. For example:

• The Toyota Corolla has a service interval of 10,000km or 6 months.
• The Toyota Camry has a service interval of 15,000km or 12 months/9 months.
• The Mitsubishi Magna has a service interval of 15,000km or 12 months.
• The Subaru Outback has a service interval of 12,500km or 6 months.

Most manufacturers list a main service schedule for vehicles driving in ‘normal conditions’. Vehicles driving in ‘severe conditions’ will require an intermediate service to comply with the manufacturers schedule. The definition of a ‘severe condition’ can differ with each manufacturer but will normally include vehicles that tow, operate in dusty conditions or frequently stop and start.

The ‘oil change service’ provides the core structure to all service schedules.

An oil change service includes;

• Engine oil and filter change.
• Full vehicle inspection.
• Adjustment of fluid levels and tyre pressures.
• Service interval reminder reset.

Once an oil change service has been completed, the vehicle’s condition can be fully assessed. Additional items (if required) are then quoted and submitted for approval.