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Every new vehicle comes with a vehicle maintenance manual. Vehicle owner should read and use this manual. This manual helps user for vehicle maintenance tips during driving. People after getting a car or vehicle often care little about regular car maintenance.
The Vehicle Maintenance and Servicing is carried out when the vehicle completes certain kilometer on its normal running and when the vehicle does not give proper performance. It is suggested that vehicle owner should do regular and periodical checkup of their vehicle.
Daily Inspection (DI)
It is the responsibility of a driver or owner of a vehicle to carry out the following inspection/checks daily before the starting of engine to avoid any type of breakdown on the road.
Check all the tyre pressure visually or hitting the tyre wall with the help of a stone piece and judging the sound.
Check radiator coolant level. Check the fan belts for looseness.
Check the level of engine oil.
Check the wind screen, rear view mirror and rear window glass for their cleanliness.
Maintenance Checkup
When you plan to go outside from your home for long distance travel, It is necessary to do some routine checkup. We should read vehicle maintenance manual for more clarification. Some of important checkups is to be done for better maintenance.
1. Topping of oil level
2. Proper tension of Belt
3. Battery for cleanliness and level of electrolyte (Add only distilled water for topping of electrolyte water)
4. Brakes
5. Toping up of Coolant if required in the coolant reservoir
6. Check the Serviceability of cooling system Hoses
7. Proper Tyre inflation pressure
8. Air-conditioning.
Common checkups made in service center
Check/Top up all vehicles’ oil levels: Service mechanic with the help of measuring stick check the engine oil, coolant, brake oil, and water. During routine checkup, oil, water, coolants are topped up otherwise it is changed.
Air-conditioning: Service mechanic will check the cooling and heating by checking the airflow is coming from all appropriate vents.
Battery: Battery electrolyte (distilled water) is checked by removing the battery caps and looking inside. If level is low, it will be topped up by distilled water. Maintenance free batteries have sealed caps and require no checking. But some batteries say maintenance free but do have removable caps. These should be checked in the usual manner.
Cooling System: Technician checks the cooling system by topping up the coolant. The cooling system should be refilled with the correct coolant. Don't refill with just straight water.
Brakes: Service mechanic chekup the break also by pushing the pedal. If he feels that there is need of servicing, he will inform to the customer.
Belt Checkup: Checking of belt is very important. If it is loose or broken then it will be replaced immediately.
Tyres: Mechanic will check the tyre by checking correct tyre pressures. He will also see external damage if any.Wheel alignment also to be done.
The Safety Rules during servicing of vehicle to be followed.
During servicing of vehicle in a garage or service station the technician must follow some precaution and safety rules to prevent the accidents to occur, please observe that whether safety rules are being followed or not.
These safety rules are:
Always select right tools for specific job. The wrong tool could damage the part being worked on and could cause you to get heart.
Keep your tools and equipments under control.
Wipe excess oil and grease off your hands and tools so that you can get a good grip on tools or parts.
Work quietly and give full attention on your job.
Keep jack handles out of the way. Stand the creeper against the wall when it is not in use.
Do not put sharp objects, such as screw drivers, in your pocket. You could cut yourself or get stabbed, you could damage the seat.
Make sure that technician cloths are right for the job and he should wear full leather safety shoes.
If oil, grease, or any liquid spill on the floor, clean it up so that no one will slip and fall.
Always wear eye protection when using a grinding wheel or welding equipment or working with
chemicals such as solvents.
While using jack, place it properly to avoid slip.
Never run an engine in a closed garage that does not have proper ventilation system. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless poisonous gas that can kill you.
***End of Session 1 of Unit-6***
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