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For Those Who are pro at Fixing car, You don't have to if you follow this.............

At each fuel fill

Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary.

Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary.

Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.


At least once a month
Make sure the safety belt reminders light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly.

Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.

Look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.

Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.

Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather, more frequent application may be required.

Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed.

Six Month Check-up

Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication.

Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.

Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears, or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing, or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle.

Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings, and clamps; replace as needed.
Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.

Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables.

Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

Annual Checkup

Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant.

Lubricate all hood hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, door hinges, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
 
Did I miss FAN BELTS in that list. It's more important to lube your weather seals on the doors but not inspect you belts or replace them?
Belts are one of those STUPID items. Why I use the word stupid is most people never check or replace them when they should. When one breaks at the most inopertune time they have a hissy fit because a belt that is suppose to be replaced every 36 months/36K miles snapped at 50K miles in the middle of no where at 3AM. I use the term stupid item because if they were replaced when they're suppose to be they will never break at the wrong time. If you pay attention to your car you will never have a stupid item leave you on the side of the road.
 
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Originally posted by ALS:
Did I miss FAN BELTS in that list. It's more important to lube your weather seals on the doors but not inspect you belts or replace them?
Belts are one of those STUPID items. Why I use the word stupid is most people never check or replace them when they should. When one breaks at the most inopertune time they have a hissy fit because a belt that is suppose to be replaced every 36 months/36K miles snapped at 50K miles in the middle of no where at 3AM. I use the term stupid item because if they were replaced when they're suppose to be they will never break at the wrong time. If you pay attention to your car you will never have a stupid item leave you on the side of the road.


Good idea. Also carry the old belt with you just in case the new one breaks
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Originally posted by patel:
For Those Who are pro at Fixing car, You don't have to if you follow this.............

At each fuel fill

Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary.

Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary.

Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.


At least once a month
Make sure the safety belt reminders light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly.

Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.

Look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced.

Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.

Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather, more frequent application may be required.

Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed.

Six Month Check-up

Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication.

Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.

Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears, or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing, or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle.

Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings, and clamps; replace as needed.
Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.

Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables.

Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

Annual Checkup

Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant.

Lubricate all hood hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, door hinges, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.


Su patel bapu, common vato karo chho!!!! kaik navu lavo ne yaar..... (For my english speaking friends : hay patel, whatever you said here is very common, bring something new.
 
Belts and motorcycle throttle/clutch cables do not BREAK, they WEAR out. Just a normal process that needs to be watched and replaced at the prescribed interval.

WDP
 
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Originally posted by WDP:
Belts and motorcycle throttle/clutch cables do not BREAK, they WEAR out. Just a normal process that needs to be watched and replaced at the prescribed interval.

WDP


Sounds like you've never owned a Kawaski Z1.
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I broke three clutch cables on mine over the years and I was religious about keeping them lubed with dry slide...
 
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