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Regular Car Maintenance
6,000 KM CAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE
- Change oil
- Replace oil filter
- Inspect and top up (if necessary) these fluids:
- Cooling system
- Brake
- Power steering
- Transmission
- Windshield washer
- Inspect drive belt
- Lubricate hinges, locks and latches
- Lubricate chassis, steering and suspension components (if applicable)
- Visually inspect front/rear wheel drive systems, steering system, suspension component, universal joints and boot
- Detect leaks
- Visually inspect exhaust system
- Inspect tires and adjust air pressure
- Inspect and replace (if necessary) outside lights
- Inspect and replace (if necessary) windshield wipers
- Inspect horn
24,000 KM Annual Car Maintenance Service
We recommend that you take advantage of this service every 24,000 km or 12 months.
Our technicians will:
Perform the 6,000 km Maintenance Service, plus:
- Road test vehicle
- Align wheels
- Rotate/balance tires and inspect spare tire
- Service brake system:
- Disassemble and inspect primary components at all four wheels
- Clean
- Lubricate/reassemble, adjust brake shoes (if necessary)
- Inspect flexible and rigid brake lines
- Inspect and replace (if necessary) air filter
- Inspect and replace (if necessary) passenger compartment air filter(s) and pollen filter(s)
- Inspect cooling system:
- Test pressure
- Check pH
- Inspect hoses and clamps
- Clean outside of radiator and air conditioning condenser
- Inspect transmission
- Inspect:
- Steering system
- Suspension components
- Power train
- Inspect and lubricate:
- Accelerator linkages
- Shifter linkages
- Space tire retractor (below vehicle)
- Parking brake cables and linkages
48,000 KM Plus Service
Perform the 6,000 km Maintenance Service and the 24,000 km Annual Maintenance Service, plus:
- Flush and replace:
- Cooling fluid
- Transmission fluid and filter
- Differential lubricant
- Hydraulic brake fluid
- Hydraulic power steering fluid
- Transfer case lubricant (4X4)
- Inspect ignition system
- Inspect and replace (if necessary) spark plugs
- Performance test heating and air conditioning systems
- Replace fuel filter
- Inspect gas fume collection system
- Inspect clutch system
- Compliance check airbag system and seatbelt retractors
- Read computer codes
- Replace PCV valve
96,000 KM SUPREME SERVICE
We recommend that you take advantage of this service every 96,000 km or 48 months.
Our technicians will:
Perform 6,000 km Maintenance Service, 24,000 km Annual Maintenance Service and 48,000 km Plus Service, plus:
- Replace timing belt
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace ignition cable
- Clean injection system
- Test ignition advance (if applicable)
- Replace hoses and belts