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This chapter is made up to help a car owner to maintain his vehicle in a state of maximum readiness for operation, receiving from it effective return with observance of the requirements for efficiency and safety.
The chapter is a graph of the current maintenance of the car. Readers are invited to below sections on the implementation details of how each of procedures of service separately. The material section includes descriptions of visual checks, adjustments, procedures of removal and installation of components, as well as various tips and recommendations. Listed in the beginning of the section illustration depicting the types of engine compartment, suspension and steering help the reader understand the placement of the vehicle serviceable components.
Serving the car according to kilometrazhno-time schedule, and following the detailed recommendations below, the reader will have a clear program of action, the implementation of which ensure long life and reliability of his vehicle. Remember that this program is drawn up in a comprehensive manner and performing only some of its points with neglect others will not lead to the desired result.
In the maintenance of the car the reader will soon be convinced that many procedures can, and should, be integrated into general groups in view of the similarity of their nature or the proximity of nodes. For example, if the car for any reason, is raised above the ground, you should take the opportunity at the same time check the status of the components of the exhaust system, suspension and steering. Also, renting a torque wrench, check the tightening force of the available threaded fasteners. Making rotation of wheels at the same time evaluate the state of the brakes and wheel bearings.
The first step in vehicle maintenance is always a self-study of the performer. Carefully read the material of this chapter, and then make a list of those in need of attention components, prepare the necessary tool and outline the short plan of forthcoming works. In case of intractable problem solving ask for help to specialists Car.
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