| Action: | Description |
| Change fluid | Crankcase |
| Inspect/adjust | Drive belts |
| Inspect | AC refrigerant |
| Inspect | Ball joints |
| Inspect | Brake lines & hoses |
| Inspect | Brake pads & linings |
| Inspect | Brake wheel cylinder |
| Inspect | Cooling system |
| Inspect | CV joints & seals |
| Inspect | Drive axle boots & seals |
| Inspect | Exhaust system |
| Inspect | Fuel vapor lines |
| Inspect | Steering gear rack, linkage & boots |
| Inspect | Suspension mounting bolts |
| Inspect operation | Parking brake |
| Inspect/replace if necessary | Cooling system hoses & clamps |
| Inspect/rotate | Wheels & tires |
| Replace | Oil filter |
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