How often do I need an oil change and tune up?

I have a 97 Acura 2.5 TL. How often do I need an oil change? how often do I need a tune up? Is there anything else I need to be doing on a regular basis? I know nothing about cars. This is my first one.How often do I need an oil change and tune up?
Let's break it down:



OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE -- Your owners manual will tell you to get your oil changed at a certain interval, but they give a "one size fits all" answer. It depends on your driving habits. If you do mostly stop-and-go driving or short trips where the engine doesn't run continuously for at least 20 minutes, change your oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you do mostly highway driving or longer trips, you can get away with every 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first.



TUNE-UP: You shouldn't need an honest-to-goodness tune-up until the car hits 100,000 miles. Spark plugs and wires are designed to last a lot longer nowadays, and electronic ignition systems have replaced the old distributor caps and rotors that used to wear out after a year or so.



TIRE ROTATION: Have the tires rotated every 6,000 miles or so. This will even out the treadwear. Make sure to check the air pressure in the tires every month too. There should be a sticker inside the well of the driver's door that lists the tire pressure for all four tires (usually 35 PSI).



AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT: Replace at least once a year, twice a year if you do the stop-and-go or short-trip driving a lot. A lot of people neglect air filters and they're making a big mistake. It's cheap insurance to keep your engine running.



WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT: No time frame on this, just replace them when you notice they're not working well anymore.



FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER: It's a good idea to put a bottle of good-quality fuel injector cleaner like Valvoline fuel injector cleaner in your gas tank once or twice a year. Wait until your tank is almost empty, then put the fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank BEFORE you start filling up.



The rest of the important stuff like brakes, belts, fuel filters, etc., should be covered in the Owners Manual.
For oil changes, most recommend 3 months or 3,000 miles, but you can safely go longer. However, oil is the cheapest investment you can make. It is the number one thing you can maintain to keep your car running a long time.



The next item would be your air filter, that should be changed at least once a year, more often if you drive in dusty conditions. Air pressure is important too, you should check that every time you fill with gas. Under inflated tires waste gas and wear down more.



Most oil change places do a safety check, including the tire pressure and air filter, they will tell you when something needs to be done.



As far as tune ups, the newer cars don't really need them unless it is not running right. Spark plugs is your biggest thing, and they can last a couple years easy.How often do I need an oil change and tune up?
well here is something that i learned go in every 6 months to get a oil change and every 10 months to get a tune up. just to keep good maintance on the car. my bestfriend works for a car place where he does all that. so that is what he told me to do. so good luck
You need to change your oil every 3 mths or 3ooo miles which ever comes first. Your tune up is based on how you are driving the vehicle. Also check the fluid level transmission etc. I work for a car warranty company this what i advise people all day. When you get your tune up let them check timing belts etc. Read your manufacture guideHow often do I need an oil change and tune up?
You need an oil change? Wait, you probably meant the car... every 3months or 3,000 miles. Take it to a local shop and develop a relationship (no not that kind) with your mechanic. He'll let you know when and if you need a tuneup, or any other maintenence besides the standard lube oil and filter.



He'll also rotate your tires every 15k or thereabouts, and he'll do a major fluid flush every 60k or thereabouts.