CAR SERVICING

 

 A series of maintenance procedures carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has travelled a certain distance.

The completed services are usually recorded in a service book which is rubber stamped by the service centre upon completion of each service. A complete service history usually adds to the resale value of a vehicle.

Maintenance tasks commonly carried out during a motor vehicle service include:

• Change the engine oil

• Replace the oil filter

• Replace the air filter

• Replace the fuel filter

• Replace the spark plugs

• Tune the engine

• Check level and refill brake fluid

• Check level and refill power steering fluid

• Check level and refill Automatic Transmission Fluid

• Grease and lubricate components

• Inspect and replace the timing belt if needed

• Check condition of the tires

Mechanical parts that may cause the car to cease transmission or prove unsafe for the road are also noted and advised upon.