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