Last time/how often do you open your hood?

[oggb]

Anybody have that car they're afraid of opening the hood on for fear of finding something wrong? That's me with the F250. I just know one day it's going to be "pull the cab off" time and that day can wait, thank you.

 

[VolvoZ]

Thanks for asking! On average probably once a week for each car. Just like to check the fluid levels, look around for any issues, keep the windshield wiper fluid full, make sure that I didn’t leave the master cylinder cover loose the last time i worked on the brakes and so on. Once a month on the tractors.

 

[GSCJR]

Far too often. And usually only because I'm bored, nothing wrong with the cars otherwise. Freakin Covid

Me too, brother.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Every Sunday for the Burb with over 210,000 miles. I check the coolant-level in the see through jug, check the oil level, the tranny level with it cold ( close enough), for the power steering fluid I just unscrew the cap and if it’s dripping off the end it’s good, then eye ball the brake fluid through the plastic reservoir. With a pen light I quickly look for antifreeze in the water pump area. Once in a while I’ll top up the windshield wiper fluid. That’s it.

 

[01rangerxl]

Every two weeks or when I smell/see coolant. So like once a week on the Explorer.

 

[Nick1994]

Not very often. Maybe once throughout an OCI to check things.

I changed the oil in my Genesis 1,500 miles ago and haven't checked the oil yet. As in, I poured 8-1/2 quarts in and didn't even check the level when I changed it. Never do on any of my cars. Maybe I'll check it soon.

 

[miden851]

twice a week even more; I like to look at K24W

 

[Krieg]

Yesterday. About 3 times a month.....

 

[vavavroom]

I give the engine compartment a quick once-over at every other fill-up. That includes checking the oil, coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid. That goes for all my vehicles, including the one maintained by the company's service department.

 

[walterjay]

Just checked mine today, Usually 2-3 times a month.

 

[IndyIan]

Not very often these days, sometimes only when I change the oil! In a normal winter I have to add washer fluid a few times an OCI but this winter was only 1 jug in my car. I do open the hood on the tractor everytime I use it, to check for mice damage and fluid levels.

 

[ls1mike]

You are all making me feel a little better. I really do look at the mowers a lot more than the cars.

 

[blupupher]

Opened the hood on the Santa Fe and xB today to charge the batteries. I checked the oil while it was open as well.
Had the hood open on the xB last week also when changing the brake pads.
I would say at least once a month I open them.

 

[Malo83]

Weekly.

 

[gregk24]

On the Honda and VW every few weeks, on the Taurus a few times a week until I get comfortable with it.

 

[CKN]

Opened the hood on the Santa Fe and xB today to charge the batteries. I checked the oil while it was open as well.
Had the hood open on the xB last week also when changing the brake pads.
I would say at least once a month I open them.

Have you replaced the OEM battery on the Santa Fe yet?

 

[1uz_4me]

Today before heading to work. The oil was changed Saturday & I was checking it

 

[dbias]

Every Saturday morning if its not raining before I wash my cars. Engine bay cleaned, oil checked, visual on coolant and top off wiper fluid. Then do the interior and then wash exterior.

 

[supton]

I'm trying to do once a week. Set up a Saturday routine. Although with driving much less I'm not sure on the value.

 

[DriveHard]

Every other time I fill the tank.