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Description of Vehicle Inspection. |
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1 |
Check vehicle kilometrage against service records
for accuracy |
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Engine Compartment |
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2 |
Hood release, hinges, prop rod or gas struts
provide proper operation |
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3 |
Check finish (rust, corrosion) |
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4 |
Check factory instruction stickers |
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Engine Condition |
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5 |
Verify original equipment and displacement |
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6 |
Valve covers and head gaskets in good condition |
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7 |
Condition of engine belts, automatic belt
tensioner, hoses and wires |
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8 |
Condition of hose clamps, retainer clips and wire
casings |
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9 |
Look for areas of concentrated dirt or grime |
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Engine Performance |
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10 |
Engine drivability/performance |
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11 |
Engine NVH (noise, vibration, and hardness) |
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Engine Running, Noise, Vibration and Hardness |
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12 |
Check for fluid leaks or valve train noise |
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13 |
Vacuum system condition |
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14 |
Fuel delivery system |
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15 |
Valve cover/cylinder head/exhaust manifold gasket
soundness |
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16 |
Radiator/heater hoses condition |
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17 |
Power steering pump/hose condition |
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18 |
No squeaking belts |
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Engine Oil Level/Condition |
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19 |
Check oil level, verify oil clarity and viscosity |
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Engine Coolant Level/Condition |
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20 |
Check radiator for leaks and damage and ensure fan
shroud is securely in place |
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21 |
Verify blades of cooling fans are not broken or
bent |
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22 |
Check coolant level, freeze protection rating |
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Air Filter Inspection |
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23 |
Inspect air filter/filter housing for debris
(leaves, bugs) |
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Battery Load Test |
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24 |
Inspect battery for cracks. Clean
and inspect battery top, posts and cables |
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25 |
Measure battery voltage/conduct load test |
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Ignition System |
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26 |
Inspect system for loose, cracked or burned wires.
Check wire for short-circuits |
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Power Steering Fluid Level |
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27 |
Inspect power steering fluid level |
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Brake Fluid Level |
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28 |
Locate and inspect master cylinder reservoir, check
brake fluid level |
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Brake System Condition |
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29 |
Brake rotor/drum surfaces |
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30 |
Brake pads/shoes have 40% of usable material
remaining |
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31 |
Parking brake operation |
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Brake Operation |
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32 |
Power assisted braking system is functional |
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33 |
Anti-lock brake system warning/self-test light is
functional |
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34 |
Anti-lock brake system functional |
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35 |
Vehicle tracks straight under hard braking
conditions |
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Transmission Fluid Level and Condition |
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36 |
Check clutch fluid reservoir for proper level |
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37 |
Fluid level meets manufacturer’s specified level,
clarity and viscosity |
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Transmission Case Inspection |
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38 |
Transmission case/pan structurally sound |
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Manual Transmission Operation |
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39 |
Clutch pedal engagement |
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40 |
Gear shift engagement |
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41 |
No transmission noise |
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Fuel Filter Inspection |
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42 |
Inspect fuel filter |
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Fuel System |
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43 |
Inspect fuel injection system for proper operation |
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44 |
Check fuel system for leaks or loose wires and
lines |
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45 |
Inspect evaporative emissions system for proper
operation |
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Fuel Tank System Condition |
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46 |
Fuel tank and delivery lines are sound, no fuel
odor |
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Fuel Filler Door Release Operation |
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47 |
Inspect fuel door release mechanism working
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Vehicle Maintenance Inspection CheckList
