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Suggested Car Care We can perform these checks for you - | |
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Maintenance Check |
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Belts & Hoses |
Check for cracks in belts and soft areas on hoses. Listen for squealing sounds while driving and check for fluid leaks from hoses. |
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Battery |
Check electrolyte level and make sure all the connections are tight and clean with no corrosion. Check battery date code; replace if over 4 years old. |
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Lubricants |
Check oil level on the dipstick with vehicle level and engine not running for at least 5 minutes. Check transmission fluid on the dipstick with vehicle level and engine running in park, after at least 10 miles of driving. |
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Power Steering |
Check fluid level in the reservoir dipstick; look for “hot” and “cold” marks, as appropriate. |
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Windshield |
Change wiper blades, if worn or stiff. Fill windshield wiper fluid reservoir with washer fluid. |
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Brakes |
Check for pulling to one side, scraping/squealing sounds, and fluid leaks. Check fluid level in master cylinder; should be within a quarter inch below the top of the cylinder housing. |
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Cooling System |
Check antifreeze level with engine cold; have system flushed if fluid appears dirty. |
