Karonel's
Kars uses 2 independent mechanics with a combined 76 years experience
to perform checklists* on our vehicles. Below is our checklist:
ALIGN- 2/WHEEL 4/WHEEL
AIR FILTER- (BREATHER CLEANED OUT IF NEEDED)
CHECK AIR PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES
CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS
WASHER FLUID LEVEL- CHECK FOR LEAKS
CHECK FLUID LEAKS (OIL, WATER, POWER STEERING, BRAKE FLUID)
BELTS AND HOSES
CHECK ANTI-FREEZE
RADIATOR- CHECK WATER- FLUSH IF NEEDED
BATTERY AND BATTERY CABLE CONDITION- ADD WATER IF NEEDED
INSPECT GAS TANK
CHECK HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS
SPARE TIRE AND JACK (MAKE SURE SPARE IS NOT FLAT)
WIPER BLADES
HOOD AND TRUNK SHOCKS
POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, POWER SEATS
ELECTRONIC DASH
INTERIOR LIGHTS
RADIO, TAPE DECK AND CD PLAYER
HEATER
BRAKES
ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN
TEST DRIVE FOR UNUSUAL NOISES AND FIX
BODY MOLDING, TRIM ECT., FIX
CRUISE CONTROL
AIR CONDITIONER
INSPECT RUBBER AROUND TRUNK, DOORS, AND UNDER THE HOOD
* CHECKLIST PERFORMED ON VEHICLES UNDER 100.000 MILES OR VEHICLES PRICED OVER $6000
Steps to keep your Tires and Your Family Safe on the Roads
Before hitting the roads, take a few minutes to check the condition of
your tires. These few tips will help keep your tires in good shape and
your travels safe:
~Choose your tires carefully.
Too many drivers buy a tire based on price or appearance. Tire
selection should be based on the correct size recommended for your
vehicle and its loading recommendations.
~Buy a tire gauge and keep it handy in your vehicle. It will inform you if you need to add more air to your tires.
~Check your tire pressure at least once a month.
Remember, underinflation is a tire's number one enemy. It may lead to
tire failure. Overinflation may lead to uneven wear plus handling and
stopping problems. Always check the tire pressure when your tires are
cool.
~During wet weather, slow down. As your speed decreases, the tire's tread contacting the road increases, providing better traction.
~Rotate your tires every 6,000 miles.
~Check your vehicle alignment periodically.
~Inspect and measure your tire tread. You
can do this yourself using a penny. Place it in the tire groove and if
you can see the top of Lincoln's head, then it is time to replace your
tires.
~Check the tire sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities.
~Make sure you do not overload your vehicle because it can create excessive heat inside your tires.
~Have your tires balance checked periodically.
