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6 Cylinder Major Checklist - £Call

 

   

1 Check operation of lights

 

2 Check condition of wiper blades

 

3 Test windscreen washers/adjust & top up

 

4 Visually inspect cooling system for leaks & top up

 

5 Drain and refill engine oil

 

6 Change oil filter

 

7 Check brake fluid & top up where necessary

 

8 Check battery & top up level

 

9 Check and top up steering fluid

 

10 Inspect tyres & set pressures

 

11 Generally inspect under vehicle

 

12 Check operation of heating system & air conditioning  
13 Replace air filter  
14 Check & top up gear box oil level  
15 Check & top up axle oil level  
16 Inspect brake hoses & pipes  
17 Inspect suspension mounting  
18 Inspect & check operation of shock absorbers  
19 Inspect drive shafts & gaiters  
20 Check prop shaft & universal joints  
21 Examine condition of exhaust system & mountings  
22 Check & top up power steering fluid  
23 Check & top up suspension fluids  
24 Inspect condition & adjust drive belts
(power steering & alternator only)
 
24 Assess engine performance & sound  
25 Replace air filter (where applicable)  
26 Replace spark plugs (where applicable)  
27 Lubricate linkage & cables  
28 Check & adjust wheel bearings  
29 Remove all wheels (rotate if required)  
30 Check & top up suspension fluids  
31 Check, clean & adjust front brakes  
32 Check, clean & adjust rear brakes  

33 Lubricate brake linkage

 
34 Check & adjust cam belt
(as per manufacturer’s recommendations)
 
35 Check, drain (where necessary) & refill coolant
(anti-freeze)
 
36 Check lighting equipment
(replace max 2 bulbs only where needed)
 
37 Check headlamp aim & adjust  
38 Inspect track rod ends & ball joints  
39 Inspect steering & suspension  
40 Grease all grease points  
41 Inspect power steering hoses & pump for leaks
/check operation
 
42 Check & adjust parking brake  
43 Check ABS warning system & operation  
44 Check tyres & pressures  
45 Inspect fuel tank & lines for leaks  
46 Inspect under body & vehicle structure  
47 Inspect brake lines & flexible hoses  
48 Check & adjust clutch, transmission & drive belts  
49 Check gearbox & shift movement/automatic
gearbox operation
 
50 Examine steering rack/box for play & leaks,
top up oil level
 
51 Check steering for pull, wandering & efficiency  
52 Check operation of instruments &
horn operation & tone
 
53 Clean & grease battery terminals  
54 Lubricate locks & hinges  
55 Check operation & condition of seat belts  
56 Tune engine & check exhaust emissions  
57 Check brake performance on rolling roads  
58 Road test & wash car