| Airfilter
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 Check
it every month. Replace it when it becomes dirty or as part of a tune
-up. It is easy to reach, right under the big metal 'lid', in a
carbureted engine; or in a rectangular box at the forward end of the air
in a duct hose assembly. |
| Battery |
Extreme caution should be taken while
handling a battery since it can produce explosive gases. It is advisable
not to smoke, create a spark or light a match near a battery. Always
wear protective glasses and gloves. |
| Belts
|
Inspect belts and hoses smoothly.
Replace glazed, worn or frayed belts. Replace bulging, rotten or brittle
hoses and tighten clamps. If a hose looks bad, or feels too soft or too
hard, it should be replaced. |
| Brake
Fluid |
Check the brake fluid monthly. First wipe
dirt from the brake master cylinder reservoir lid. Pry off the retainer
clip and remove the lid or unscrew the plastic lid, depending on which
type your vehicle has. If you need fluid, add the improved type and
check for possible leaks throughout the system. Do not overfill. |
| Engine
Oil |
Check the oil after every fill up.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean. Insert it fully and remove it again.
If it is low, add oil. To maintain peak performance, the oil should be
changed every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. Replace
the oil filter with every oil change. |
| Exhaust |
Look underneath for loose or broken
exhaust clamps and supports. Check for holes in muffler or pipes.
Replace the rusted or damaged parts. Have the emission checked at once
per year for compliance with local laws. |
| Hoses
|
Inspect the hoses and belts monthly.
If a hose looks bad, or feels too soft or too hard, it should be
replaced. |
| Lights |
Make sure that all your lights are
clean and working, including the brake lights, turn signals and
emergency flashers. Keep spare bulbs and fuses in your vehicle. |
| Oil
Filter |
To maintain peak performance, change
oil every 3 months or 3,000 kms whichever comes first. Replace oil
filter with every oil change. |
| Power
Steering Fluid |
Check the power steering fluid level
once per month. Check it by removing the reservoir dipstick. If the
level is down, add fluid and inspect the pump and hoses for leaks. |
| Shock
Absorbers |
Look for signs of oil seepage on
shock absorbers, test shock action by bouncing the car up and down. The
car should stop bouncing when you step back. Worn or leaking shocks
should be replaced. Always replace shock absorbers in pairs. |
| Tyres
|
Keep tyres inflated to recommended
pressure. Check for cuts, bulges and excessive tread wear. Uneven wear
indicates tyres are misaligned or out of balance. |
| Transmission
Fluid |
Check transmission fluid monthly with
engine warm and running, and the parking brake on. Shift to drive, then
to park. Remove dipstick, wipe dry, insert it and remove it again. Add
the approved type fluid, if needed. Never overfill. |
| Washer
Fluid |
Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir full. Use some of it to clean off the wiper blades. |
| Wiper
Blades |
Inspect the windscreen wiper blades
whenever you clean your windshield. Do not wait until the rubber is worn
or brittle to replace them. They should be replaced at least once per
year, and more often if smearing occurs. |
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