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This chapter was compiled to help the owner of the car to maintain your vehicle in a state of maximum readiness for operation, receiving from it effective return with observance of the requirements for efficiency and safety. Schedule routine maintenance of the car is given in Section routine maintenance schedule. Below are offering sections on the implementation details of how each of procedures of service separately. The material includes descriptions of visual checks, adjustments, procedures of removal and installation of components, as well as various tips and recommendations. The above picture of the engine compartment, as well as the text accompanying illustrations help to deal with the placement of the vehicle serviceable components. The components of the engine compartment Serving the car according to the agreed schedule, and following these guidelines, you will get a clear program of action, the implementation of which ensure long life and reliability of his car. 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. Do not forget also that in severe operating conditions, such as when the preferred operation of the vehicle in the urban cycle, frequent movements in mountainous terrain, towing a trailer or driving in dusty conditions, maintenance should be performed more frequently. In the maintenance of your car you will see 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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