check maintenance

1. set of socket wrench/socket, set of craftman or other name brand.
2. automotive diagnositic multimeter
jack stands or ramps, floor jack, deep sockets, mallet 材料好,不容易变形;尺寸准确.

一套1/2 drive socket + breaker bar 比较bulky，可以拧东比较紧的螺丝。
一套3/8和1/4 drive的socket，对付车上的小螺丝。
Weekly checks
1. Engine oil check (DIY)
2. Coolant level  check (DIY)
3. Brake and Clutch fluid level check (DIY)
4. Screen Washer level check (DIY)
5. Power steering fluid level check (DIY)
6. Wiper blades check (DIY)
7. Tyre condition and pressure check (DIY)
8. Bulbs and fuses check (DIY)

Every 3000-5000miles or 3-5months
1. Renew the engine oil and filter (DIY)

Every 10,000miles
1. Check the brake pad thickness (DIY)
2. Renew the pollen filter elment (DIY)

Every 12 months
1. Check the operation of all lights and horn (DIY)
2. Check the automatic fluid level (DIY）
3. Check all the underbonnet components and hoses leakage （DIY）
4. Lubricate all hinges, locks and door check straps (DIY)
5. Check the condition of driveshaft gaiters
6. Check the braking system for leakage and damage (DIY)
7. Check the conditon of exhaust system and its mountings (DIY）

Every 20,000 miles
1. Check the condition of driving belts, renew if necessay (DIY)
2. Renew the spark plugs (DIY)
3. Renew the Air filter (DIY)
4. Check the manual transmission oil level (DIY)
5. Check the transmission leak or damage (DIY)

Every 40,000 miles
1. Renew the automatic trans fluid and filter
2. Renew the fuel filter (DIY)

Every 2 years
1. Renew the coolant (DIY)
2. Renew the brake fluid (DIY)
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