Table of contents: Introduction ↓ Under-hood check points ↓
Introduction
There are some very simple checks that will only take a few minutes and will protect you from inconvenience and unnecessary expenses.
These "Weekly Checks" do not require any qualifications or special tools, such as:
Visually check the condition and pressure of your tires, this will prevent their premature wear and save your life.
Many breakdowns are related to problems in the electrical system. Battery related damage is especially common, a quick regular check will prevent most of them.
If you have a brake fluid leak, the first time you will know about it is when your brakes do not work as usual. Regularly checking the level will help detect this type of problem.
If oil or coolant levels are low, the cost of repairing any engine damage will be much greater than, for example, identifying and repairing a leak.
Under-hood check points
5-cylinder diesel engine 2.5 l
A - engine oil level dipstick; B - engine oil filler cap; C - coolant expansion tank; D - additional reservoir of the brake hydraulic system; E - washer reservoir; F - battery; G - power steering hydraulic system reservoir
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