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[[Image:Oil Change oil pan 2005 gmc suv.JPG|thumb|Oil being drained from a GMC Sport Utility Vehicle.]] |
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'''Auto maintenance''' describes the act of inspecting or testing the condition of [[car]] subsystems (e.g., engine) and servicing or replacing parts and fluids. |
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Regular maintenance is critical to ensure the [[Automobile safety|safety]], [[Reliability engineering|reliability]], [[Car handling|drivability]], [[car seat|comfort]] and [[Reliability engineering|longevity]] of a car. |
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During preventive maintenance, a number of parts are replaced to avoid major damage or for safety reasons, e.g. [[timing belt (camshaft)|timing belt]] replacement. |
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==Scheduling== |
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The actual schedule of car maintenance varies depending on the year, make, and model of a car, its driving conditions and driver behavior. |
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Car makers recommend the so-called extreme or the ideal service schedule based on impact parameters such as |
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* number of trips and distance traveled per trip per day |
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* extreme hot or cold climate conditions |
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* mountainous, dusty or de-iced roads |
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* heavy stop-and-go vs. long-distance cruising |
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* towing a trailer or other heavy load |
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Experienced service advisors in dealerships and independent shops recommend schedule intervals, which are often in between the ideal or extreme service schedule. They base it on the driving conditions and behavior of the car owner or driver. |
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==Common maintenance== |
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Common car maintenance tasks include:<ref>http://www.whiterockvw.com/essential-summer-car-maintenance-tips</ref> |
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* [[Car wash]] |
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* check/replace the [[engine oil]] and replace [[oil filter]]s |
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* check/replace [[fuel filter]]s |
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* inspect or replace [[windshield wiper]]s |
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* check or refill windshield washer fluid |
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* inspect [[tire]]s for pressure and wear |
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* [[Tire balance|Tire balancing]] |
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* [[Tire rotation]] |
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* [[Wheel alignment]] |
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* check, clean or replace [[Starter battery|battery]] terminals and top up battery fluid |
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* inspect or replace [[brake pad]]s |
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* check or flush [[brake fluid]] |
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* check or flush [[transmission fluid]] |
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* check or flush [[power steering fluid]] |
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* check and flush engine [[antifreeze|coolant]] |
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* inspect or replace [[spark plug]]s |
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* inspect or replace [[air filter]] |
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* inspect or replace [[timing belt (camshaft)|timing belt]] and other belts |
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* lubricate locks, latches, hinges |
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* check all lights |
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* tighten chassis nuts and bolts |
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* check if rubber boots are cracked and need replacement |
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* test electronics, e.g., [[Anti-lock braking system]] or ABS |
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* read fault codes from the [[Engine control unit]] |
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==See also== |
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*[[Auto mechanic]] |
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*[[Automobile repair shop]] |
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*[[Italian tuneup]] |
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*[[Mechanical engineering]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Car maintenance}} |
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[[Category:Automobile maintenance| ]] |
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