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Preventive Maintenance

Register for the upcoming Preventive Maintenance Class January 9, 2010.  Only 15 spaces are available.  Click Here to register.

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Riverfront Collision Center will offer a Basic Car Maintenance for Women that would like to learn the basics of car preventative maintenance (men are also welcomed).  Classes are 45 minutes every second Saturday of the month (starting January 2010).  Call the Riverfront Collision Center West at 706.228.1872 for more information.  The maintenance procedures that everyone should know are: 
 

  • How to check oil level

  • How to check coolant level

  • How to check automatic transmission fluid

  • How to check tire pressure

  • CV-joint boots

  • How to Jump Start a Vehicle

  • What to do when your Engine Check Light comes on

  • How to Change Windshield Wiper Blades

  • Changing Headlamps and Taillight bulbs

  • Checking Tires for Proper Tread wear

  • What you should have in your vehicle incase of an emergency

  • How to change a tire

 

 

 

 

 

 


Car Maintenance Checklist
 
CHECK EVERY MONTH

  • oil level -- add oil if low and check for leaks

  • hoses -- replace if bulging, rotten, or brittle

  • belts -- replace if worn, frayed, or glazed

  • tire pressure -- add air if low

  • coolant or antifreeze -- add more if low

  • air filter -- replace if dirty

  • inspect tires for leaks, damage, bulges, or uneven wear

CHECK EVERY 3 MONTHS
 

  • oil and oil filter -- change every 3,000 miles

  • windshield washer fluid -- add fluid if low

  • battery and power steering fluid -- add fluid if low

  • brake fluid -- add fluid if low

  • transmission fluid -- add fluid if low

  • battery terminals and cables -- clean if corroded

CHECK EVERY 6 MONTHS
 

  • wiper blades -- replace if worn, brittle, or smeary

  • make sure headlights, brake lights, and turn signals work

  • make sure horn works properly

  • inspect brakes for wear and tear or "slippage"

  • make sure spare tire is fully inflated

  • inspect exhaust system for rust, damage, or loose parts

  • inspect shock absorbers for oil seepage or wear

 
 
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