Owners manuals can be intimidating. Here is the short version: change oil and rotate tires every 5,000 miles, replace cabin and engine air filters every 15,000-30,000 miles, flush coolant and brake fluid every 30,000 miles, and inspect timing belts and serpentine belts every 60,000 miles.

Stick to this calendar and most modern vehicles will run reliably past 200,000 miles.