Simple checks you can make on your car at home. What you should look at least every six months if not more often than that, but there are certainly some items you will want to check more often than that.
Part 1: Tires, brakes, suspension
The 3 things to check on your tires
1. Tread depth
2. Tire pressure
3. How the tire is wearing
Inspecting your brake pads
New brake pads typically have around 12mm of material.
If there is only 3mm of pad material left you will want to start thinking about replacing them.
Inspecting your suspension shock absorber
Do visual check for leaking fluids and damage to shock and springs
Part 2: Fluids and filters
Check your engine oil
The 2 things to check on your oil
1. Oil level- the level should lie somewhere between the high and low indicator
2. For color and clarity
Note: If you see a milkiness in the oil color it could indicate that coolant is getting in with your engine oil, which is a sign of a larger problem. If you see this consult your trusted mechanic.
Check brake fluid and coolant fluid levels
Fluid levels fall between the minimum and maximum line
Engine and cabin air filters
Inspect for debris and grease
Part 3: Wipers and lights
Wipers
2 things to check for on your blades
1. smooth continuous surface
2. rubber is still flexible and not deteriorating
Exterior lights
Check the following lights
1. Headlights
2. Indicators
3. Brake lights
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