Action: | Description |
Inspect | Wheels & tires |
Rotate | Wheels & tires |
Inspect | Tie rod ends |
Inspect | Steering linkage |
Inspect | Parking brake |
Replace | Crankcase Oil Filter |
Inspect | Front differential |
Inspect | Exhaust system |
Inspect | Exhaust system heat shields |
Inspect | Driveshaft Universal Joint(s) |
Inspect | Drum Brakes |
Inspect | Driveshaft(s) |
Replace | Diesel emissions fluid |
Inspect fluid level | Cooling system |
Inspect | Cooling system hoses |
Change fluid | Crankcase |
Inspect | Brake Friction Material |
Inspect | Brake lines & hoses |
Inspect | Brake rotors |
Inspect | Ball joints |
Inspect fluid level | Automatic transmission/transaxle |
Inspect | Air filter restriction indicator |
Replace | Spark plugs |
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 ...