VEHICLE SERVICE

There are two types of Car Servicing, Minor Service and Major Service.

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Minor Service

• minor services generally required every 5-10 thousand km depending on the manufacturer. Minor car services are usually quick and only include changing oil and oil filters with a few other minor jobs in general.

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Minor service including:

• Change the engine oil     

• Inspect the oil filter     

• Inspect the air filter      

• Inspect the fuel filter      

• Checking the spark plugs     

• Check level and refill brake fluid/clutch fluid      

• Check Brake Pads/Liners, Brake Discs/Drums, and replace if worn out.     

• Check level and refill power steering fluid     

• Check level and refill Automatic/Manual Transmission Fluid       

• Grease and lubricate components       

• Inspect and replace the timing belt or timing chain if needed       

• Check condition of the tires        

• Check for proper operation of all lights, wipers etc.      

• Use scan tool read trouble code.       

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Major Service

The services can be different depending on the make and model of a given vehicle, the most common process of the major services are ​​

• Change Engine Oil     

• Change Engine Oil Filter     

• Check Engine Running Condition       

• Change Spark Plugs      

• Change Air Filter       

• Check for Abnormal Engine Noise        

• Check Fuel System for Leaks        

• Change Drive Belt       

• Check Engine Cooling System for Leaks      

• Change Fuel Filter        

• Perform Fuel Pressure Test        

• Change Engine Coolant    

• Change Transmission Fluid         

• Check Transmission for Leaks      

• Check Clutch Condition    

• Change Clutch Fluid       

• Change Differential Oil      

• Check Steering Linkages & Ball Joints       

• Check Power Steering for Leaks        

• Change Power Steering Fluid          

• Check All Brake Pads & Lining Condition       

• Change Brake Fluid      

• Check Brake Wheel Cylinder Condition        

• Check Parking Brake Condition & Service as necessary            

• Check all Shock Absorber Condition         

• Check Condition of Engine Mountings          

• Check Aircon Refrigerant Level / Cabin Filter Condition          

• Check Exhaust System for Leaks      

• Check Window Operating Condition        

• Check Wheel Bearings Condition        

• Check Drive Shaft Joint Condition          

• Check & Lubricate Door Hinges          

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