Action: | Description |
Rotate | Wheels & tires |
Inspect | Vacuum lines & hoses |
Inspect | Suspension |
Inspect | Steering linkage |
Inspect fluid level | Power steering system |
Replace | Crankcase Oil Filter |
Lubricate | Lock cylinders |
Lubricate | Hood Hinges |
Inspect | Fuel system |
Inspect | Drum Brakes |
Lubricate | Door Hinges |
Inspect | Drive Belt(s) |
Change fluid | Crankcase |
Replace | Cabin air filter |
Inspect | Brake Friction Material |
Inspect | Air filter element |
Inspect | Parking brake |
Inspect fluid level | Manual transmission/transaxle |
Inspect | Exhaust system |
Inspect | Driveshaft(s) |
Inspect | Constant Velocity Joint Boots |
Inspect | Brake lines & hoses |
Inspect fluid level | Brake system |
Inspect | Battery |
Inspect fluid level | Automatic transmission/transaxle |
Inspect | Water pump |
Inspect | Timing belt(s) |
Replace | Evaporative canister inlet filter |
Inspect | Evaporative canister inlet filter |
Torque | Frame Fasteners |
Drain, flush & refill | Cooling system |
Torque | Body Fasteners |
Inspect | Ball joints |
Replace | Air filter element |
Replace | Timing belt(s) |
Drain, flush & refill | Cooling system |
Car Brakes: How Do You Know When to Change Them?
By Zach Bowman For those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicle's braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty Starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work. It goes without saying that these pieces wear out, but they do so slowly, meaning you may not notice they need attention until ...