The schedule of current vehicle maintenance is given in Section Schedule of current maintenance. The following sections provide detailed instructions for performing each service procedure individually. Visual inspections, adjustments, component removal and installation procedures, and various helpful tips and tricks are included.
See illustrations Engine Compartment Components, to understand the location of the components on the vehicle that need to be serviced.
By servicing the car according to the agreed schedule and following the recommendations below, the reader will receive a clear program of actions, the implementation of which will ensure the long-term and reliable service of his car. Remember that this program is compiled on a comprehensive basis and the implementation of only individual points with disregard for others will not lead to the desired result.
Please also remember that under severe operating conditions, such as predominantly urban driving, frequent mountainous travel, towing a trailer or driving in dusty conditions, maintenance should be performed more frequently.
In the process of servicing your car, the reader will see that many procedures can and should be combined into general groups due to their similar nature or proximity of components. For example, if the car is raised off the ground for any reason, you should take advantage of the opportunity and at the same time check the condition of the exhaust system components, suspension and steering. Also, having rented a torque wrench, check the tightening force of all accessible threaded fasteners. While rotating the wheels, at the same time assess the condition of the brake mechanisms and wheel bearings.
The first step in servicing a vehicle is always self-training by the performer.
Carefully review the material in this chapter, then make a list of the components that need attention, prepare the necessary tools, and sketch out a brief plan for the upcoming work.
If you encounter any problems that cannot be resolved, please contact our car service specialists for help.