Friday 11 July 2014

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE


Preventive maintenance is an important exercise for your vehicle, consisting of schedule maintenance, inspection and vehicle repair to help prevent your vehicle from breakdown and to maximize vehicle usage.

Schedule maintenance service is base on vehicle manufacturer specification. it's performed at a specified service interval, this varies base on the year model, vehicle age, make, driving condition and environment.
  

Common tasks perform during preventing maintenance

check/replace the engine oil and replace oil filters
check/replace fuel filters
inspect/replace windshield wipers
check/refill windshield washer fluid
inspect tires for pressure and wear
Tire balancing
Tire rotation
Wheel alignment
check, clean/replace battery terminals and top up battery fluid
inspect/replace brake pads
check/flush brake fluid
check/flush transmission fluid
check/flush power steering fluid
check/flush engine coolant
inspect/replace spark plugs
inspect/replace air filter
inspect/replace timing belt and other belts
lubricate locks, latches, hinges
check all interior and exterior lightning system light
test electronics, e.g., Anti-lock braking system or ABS
read fault codes from the vehicle system control unit