If any have dropped significantly, check the specs in your owner's manual, get fluid from your auto parts store, and fill 'er up,

EVERY MONTH

Check the pressure on all 5 tires (remember your spare). For best results, do this while they're cold (before you've driven 3 miles).

Look-and feel-for uneven wear patterns on your tires, which can indicate that you have alignment problems.

When your tires have about 40,000 miles on them, start checking to make sure the tread isn't too skimpy by sticking a penny in them with Lincoln's head pointing in. If you can see the top of his head, your car needs a set of shoes. (Always replace tires in pairs, front or back, and have them aligned.)

EVERY SIX MONTHS

Change your oil, (If you drive in short hops, make that every 3 months or 3,000 miles.)

EVERY YEAR

Have your brakes inspected for worn pads and cracked brake lines. 0 Check the exhaust system for cracks an rust holes.

Change your windshield-wiper blades.

Look at the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual to see when you're due for service, Based on your mileage, estimate whe that will be and pencil it in on your calendar.