Routine Preventative Maintenance

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Routine Preventative Maintenance
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Routine Preventative Maintenance

• To maximize the life of a vehicle and to minimize
  breakdowns, the following maintenance should be
  performed every two weeks depending on
• type of driving
• distance driven every month
• age and condition of the vehicle

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Fluid Inspection

• The level condition of these fluids should be
  checked
• Engine oil
• Coolant
• Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
• Power steering fluid
• Brake fluid
• Windshield washer fluid
• Battery electrolyte

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Engine Oil

• 1. Engine off
• 2. Vehicle must be on level ground.
• 3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
• 4. Reinsert the dipstick and remove it again.
• 5. Oil level should be at the full mark. If it
  is at the add mark, add 1 liter of new engine oil.

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Engine Coolant

• 1. Visually inspect the coolant level and
  condition in the expansion bottle.
• (DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP!)
• 2. If it is low, add a mixture of water and
  antifreeze.
• (50 each)

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ATF

• 1. Vehicle on level ground.
• 2. Engine running (most cars).
• 3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
• 4. Reinsert the dipstick and remove it again.
• 5. Oil level should be at the full mark if the
  engine is completely warmed up or at the add mark
  if it is cold. DO NOT OVERFILL THE TRANSMISSION!

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Power Steering Fluid

• 1. Vehicle on level ground.
• 2. Engine running (most cars).
• 3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
• 4. Reinsert the dipstick and remove it again.
• 5. Oil level should be at the full mark if the
  engine is completely warmed up or at the add mark
  if it is cold.
• Tech Tip Check the owners manual or read the
  dipstick to make sure you are adding the right
  type of power steering fluid this is critical!

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Brake Fluid

• 1. Make sure the car is on level ground.
• 2. Clean the brake fluid reservoir and ensure the
  fluid is full.
• 3. Remove the cap and look at the color of the
  fluid. It should look like watery apple juice.
  I f it is gray or black, it should be flushed
  out.
• Tech Tip Never use oil in the brake system!
• Tech Tip Be careful when adding brake fluid if
  you spill it the paint will be ruined!
• Tech Tip Only use new brake fluid from a sealed
  container.

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Windshield Washer Fluid

• Do not use plain water!
• Dont use other soaps like dishwashing
  detergent!
• The cheap, blue windshield washer fluid isnt
  very good.

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Battery Electrolyte

• Use eye protection!
• If the vent caps on the top of the battery are
  removable, check the electrolyte level.
• The electrolyte should just cover the top of the
  plates. DO NOT OVERFILL!
• If it is low, add clean water.

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Air Filters

• Engines suck in huge quantities of air. The air
  filter removes any dirt or dust from the air so
  that piston rings and cylinder walls arent
  damaged.
• Tech Tip dirty air filters cause the engine to
  run rich, and this wastes fuel and pollutes the
  environment!

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Tire Pressure

• Incorrect tire pressure can
• waste fuel
• cause poor handling
• shorten tire life
• reduce braking efficiency
• Tire pressure is listed on a sticker on the
  drivers door jamb.