So my new-to-me Mustang is a 2012 V6 manual, and any tips and advice on how to keep up with maintenance on this car would be appreciated! Besides the $15k, plus interest, and 5 years of payments... this car is really an investment for me. I really want it to last into my 40s at least, and I am almost 25 now. And while it may not be a daily driver a decade down the road, for the foreseeable future it is, and I drive around 12,000 miles a year.
I know I need to get the oil changed every 3-4,000 miles, but what else do I need to know? What do I need to check, and how often? What can I look for on my own and what do I need to have a professional look for instead? I'd love to learn more about my car and learn how to do basic mechanics on it, and my dad being a mechanic can help me out some, too (though he is entirely unfamiliar with 2010+ vehicles and unfamiliar with any type of Mustangs). What kind of yearly or biannual maintenance do I need done?
I would also mention I am still under power train warranty until the end of August or 60k miles (but I'm only at 42.5k), and will be going to Ford right before it runs out for a good look over.
I just want to make sure I do everything in my power to take care of my pony like she deserves, so me and her can be running the roads for many years to come! :thumb: Thanks!!
I know I need to get the oil changed every 3-4,000 miles, but what else do I need to know? What do I need to check, and how often? What can I look for on my own and what do I need to have a professional look for instead? I'd love to learn more about my car and learn how to do basic mechanics on it, and my dad being a mechanic can help me out some, too (though he is entirely unfamiliar with 2010+ vehicles and unfamiliar with any type of Mustangs). What kind of yearly or biannual maintenance do I need done?
I would also mention I am still under power train warranty until the end of August or 60k miles (but I'm only at 42.5k), and will be going to Ford right before it runs out for a good look over.
I just want to make sure I do everything in my power to take care of my pony like she deserves, so me and her can be running the roads for many years to come! :thumb: Thanks!!
