Follow the service schedule in your owner's manual, counting by kilometres or months, whichever comes first. If you work long days, carry heavy loads or drive on rough or dusty roads, plan for the earlier end of the schedule. Keep every service receipt.
Distance or time, whichever comes first
The owner's manual lists service points by distance and by time. A vehicle that works every day will usually reach the distance first. One that is parked a lot still needs servicing by time, because oil and rubber parts age even when the engine is not running.
Write the odometer reading on each service receipt so you always know when the next one is due.
What a service covers
The exact list depends on the model and the service interval. A typical service at an MRL branch includes:
Hard use means earlier servicing
Some kinds of work wear a vehicle faster than the standard schedule assumes. Ask your branch about a shorter interval if any of these apply to you.
Full-day shifts
Long hours with lots of stop-start driving in town traffic.
Heavy loads
Cargo bodies carrying close to their limit on most trips.
Dust and murram
Unpaved roads clog air filters and wear brakes faster.
Two drivers
A vehicle shared across day and night shifts rarely cools down.
Where to get it done
Any MRL branch or Authorised Dealer can service your vehicle with genuine parts and stamp your service record. That record protects your warranty and helps when you sell.