A DRIVEWAY INSPECTION - quick checklist Oil: After the engine has cooled, check the level. Add oil if low. Belts. Belts should not be cracked, worn, soaked with oil or loose. 3 months or 3000 miles Hoses: Should be checked for leaks and replaced if spongy, cracked, overly hard, or bulging. Check vacum hoses for leaks Radiator: Level, condition and concentration of coolant should be checked. FLUSH every 2 years Air filter: Remove the air filter and inspect for dirt and grime. Replace if dirty or clogged. 2 times a year Battery: Check for corrosion, dirty terminals and loose connections. Other fluids: Check automatic transmission, power steering and master brake cylinder. TRANS every 2 years Tires: Check pressure, including the spare and look for excessive wear, cuts and uneven wear. Lights: Check headlights, high-beams and brake lights. Exhaust system: After your vehicle has cooled, shake the tail-pipe to determine that the clamps are firm. Fluid leaks: Check the driveway for leaks and their location. Note the color and tell y our repair technician. The big checklist THE FOLLOWING CHECK LIST ARE FOR YOUR USE. GO AHEAD AND COPY THE FOLLOWING CHECK LIST ARE FOR YOUR USE. GO AHEAD AND COPY THEM. THEY'LL HELP YOU BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR VEHICLE IN WITH A PROBLEM AND THE SHOP WILL LIKE THE HELP TOO. CAR DOCTOR'S ALIGNMENT SYMPTOMS CHECK LIST 1. Does your vehicle drift, lead or pull? ____Yes ____No ____Left ____Right ____ When braking ____All the time 2. Does the vehicle wander? ____Yes ____No ____More at high speed ____All the time 3. Do your feel any vibration? ____Yes ____No If yes, at what speed____MPH ____At all speeds 4. Are front tires worn irregular? ____Yes ____No 5. Are rear tires worn irregular? ____Yes ____No 6. Is the steering wheel straight when you're driving straight ahead? ____Yes ____No 7. Does steering seem loose? ___Yes ___No 8. Any unusual noises when going over bumps? ____Yes ____No CAR DOCTOR'S VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 1. LUBRICATION ____Engine oil filter ____Engine oil change Transmission ___Transmission oil change ___Transmission oil filter ___ Differential/transaxle lubricant change ___Chassis lubrication ___Fluid levels check ___Wheel bearings- clean, repack, adjust 2. TIRES ___Tire condition (including the spare) ___Air pressure/ tread depth ___Rotate ___Wheel balance ___Vehicle alignment 3. ENGINE ___Performance analysis ___Spark plugs ___Air filter ___Fuel filter ___PCV valve ___Crancase filter ___Canister filter ___Emission control system ___Exhaust analysis 4. BRAKES ___Inspect brake system ___Brake fluid level/condition ___Flush/bleed/adjust brake system ___Adjust parking brake 5. COOLING SYSTEM ___Level/condition ___Antifreeze protection ___Power flush ___Pressure test ___Radiator Cap ___Hoses/clamps/ thermostat ___Heater operation 6. DRIVE BELTS ___Fan and accessory belts ___Camshaft/timing belt ___Battery protection treatment 7. AIR CONDITIONER ___Performance test ___Discharge evacuate recharge ___A/C filter-drier ___Leak test 8. BATTERY ___Electrolyte level ___Condition ___Connections/ cables ___Battery protection treatment 9. STEERING/SUSPENSION ___Inspect 10. EXHAUST SYSTEM ___Inspect 11. LIGHTING/HORN ___Lamps/bulbs ___Aim head lamps ___Horn operation 12. WINDSHIELD ___Washer level/operation ___Wiper refillls/blades ___Glass 13. STATE INSPECTION (Where applicable) ___Safety ___Exhaust emissions ___Vehicle registration CAR DOCTOR'S BRAKE SYMPTOMS CHECK 1. Does your car stop OK? ___Yes ___No ___Sometimes 2. The brake pedal seems: ___To work OK ___Hard ___Soft ___Too high ___ Too low ___Spongy ___To pulsate or chatter ___To work better when pumped ___To return too slowly 3. Does the vehicle: ___Stop straight ___Always pull in one direction ___Pull left only when braking ___Pull right only when braking 4. Do the brakes: ___Grab ___Seem to be dragging ___Lock at times ___Make noise 5. The emergency/park brake: ___Is seldom used ___Works OK ___Doesn't work properly 6. Has brake fluid been added in the last 6 months? ___Yes ___No 7. Have the brakes been flushed and bled in the last 6 months? Adjusted? ___Yes ___No ___ 8. Is the dash brake light on? ___Yes ___No 9. Last time brakes were serviced or repaired: ___3 months ___6 months ___1 year ___longer CAR DOCTOR'S AIR CONDITIONING SYMPTOMS CHECK 1. Does A/C system cool OK? ___Yes ___No ___Sometimes 2. Does the fan/blower work? ___Yes ___No 3. Is the fan/blower noisy? ___Yes ___No 4. Do all the dash controls work OK? ___Yes ___No 5. Do the vent, heater, and defroster work OK? ___Yes ___No 6. Is A/C noisy when turned on? ___Yes ___No 7. Does car stall or idle irregular when A/C is on? ___Yes ___No 8. Does your car overheat? ___Yes ___No 9. Has the A/C filter/dryer ever been replaced? ___Yes ___No 10. When was the A/C system serviced last? ___Never ___3 months ___6 months ___1 year ___longer CAR DOCTOR'S ENGINE PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST When was the last time engine performance work was done on your car? ___0-3 months ___3-6 months ___6-9 months ___9-12 months ___12-24 months ___longer BATTERY/STARTING PROBLEMS Does the engine? 1. Crank over slowly ___when engine is cold ___when engine is hot ___always 2. Make unusual noises while cranking? ___Sometimes ___Always 3. Crank over Ok, but starts hard ___when engine is cold ___when engine is hot ___always RUNNING PROBLEMS Does the engine? 1. Stall at idle ___when engine is cold ___when engine is hot ___with A/C on ___under light acceleration ___always 2. Run rough ___when engine is cold ___when engine is hot ___under light acceleration ___under heavy acceleration ___while idling 3. Misfire or hesitate ___when engine is cold ___when engine is hot ___under light acceleration ___under heavy acceleration ___only occasionally ___always