Weekly maintenance

It is held not less than 400 kilometers.

Wheels. Maintenance of wheels and tires in good condition is the most important element in the operation of the vehicle. It is important that the tires are in good condition and at the proper pressure. The car with worn, deflated or overinflated tires can often behave unpredictably at any speed. Carefully read the reference data given in the Table. 1.3. Note that when measuring the pressure wheels must be cold and that the tire pressure changes depending on the ambient temperature.

Wear of front tires faster than the rear, a permutation of the front and rear tires allows for more even wear. Keep in mind that it may happen that you have to replace all four tires at once. Remove if possible all stuck in the tread nails and stones, so they do not have got into the bus and pierced it. In the event of a puncture, do not continue the movement - this will tire worn - install spare wheel.

Inspect the tires for signs of damage, such as cuts or blisters, especially on the sides. After a winter of operation, or driving on dirt roads, remove the wheels and remove all dirt from the exterior and interior surfaces. Inspect wheels for corrosion and mechanical damage.

Balance wheel at least twice a year: Unbalanced tires wear out faster, leading to damage to the steering gear components and suspension. Imbalance is usually accompanied by vibration of the wheels (80 km / h). If this vibration is felt only through the steering, balancing the likely need only the front wheels. If it vibrates the entire vehicle, then most likely, unbalanced and rear wheels.

Monitor tread wear wheel. As a rule, the main producers supplying tire indicator strip, which become visible when the tread grooves are reduced to about 1.6 mm. If necessary, use a tread depth indicator.

There are several types of tire wear:

- Sided wear side of the tread (tread) is called a low tire pressure. In this case, the tire is overheating due to strong deformation during the motion, violated the right contact with the road surface of the tread. The possibility of spontaneous razbortirovka wheel!

- The average wear of the tread, usually takes place at elevated pressure in the tires. In this case, it might be broken wheel on encountering an obstruction;

- Uneven wear of the wheels (on one side, one wheel wears out faster than the other), a malfunction of the suspension. Check the collapse of convergence, if necessary, repair or replace suspension parts.

Coolant. Coolant level varies depending on the engine temperature. If the engine is cold, the coolant level should be between the "MAX" and ?�MIN?� surge tank car. If the engine is warm, the level may slightly rise above the mark "MAX".

The cooling system of the car is tight. If the coolant is often necessary to top up, it speaks about the leak. Check the radiator, all hoses and connections, trying to detect signs of rust or traces of antifreeze. Use only approved brands of antifreeze, always maintain its concentration recommended by the manufacturer.

Engine oil. Use only the manufacturer's recommended types of oils, as modern engines place great demands on the oil used (tab. 1.4). Even in the most extreme case, do not mix fully synthetic motor oil with mineral: it can lead to serious engine trouble.

Maintain the oil level between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick (Fig. 1.16). To check the engine oil level:

- Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface;

- Wait a minimum of five minutes after turning off the engine: some oil remains in its upper part, which leads to incorrect readings;

- Open the hood and remove the dipstick;

- Remove all the oil from the probe, and then enter it back into the tube until it stops, and then remove it again;

- Determine the level of probe: it must be placed between the upper ("MAX") and lower (?�MIN?�) marks.

If the oil level is below the mark ?�MIN?�, it may cause serious engine damage. If the oil level is above $ ?�MAX?�, can be damaged seals;

- If necessary, add oil through the filler neck; Add oil slowly and frequently check the level on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

Brake fluid (also clutch fluid for models equipped with hydraulic clutch). During operation of the vehicle, pay special attention to its braking system. If you think that the car slows down hesitantly, often have to refill the brake fluid, please refrain from operating, immediately find and correct the cause of the fault. Use only recommended by the manufacturer and certified brake fluid (see. Table. 1.4).

To check the brake fluid level:

- Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface;

- Make sure that the liquid level is between labels ?�MIN?� and ?�MAX?�;

- If you want to add a liquid, then before removing the filler cap, wipe the surface with a clean cloth around it to prevent dirt from entering into the hydraulic system;

- Unscrew the tank lid and carefully remove it, taking care not to damage the float level sensor. Inspect the tank. If the fluid is visible dirt, the fluid must be drained from the system, and then fill the system again;

- Add a liquid, avoiding her splashing the surrounding painted surfaces.

After pouring the liquid to the desired level tighten the cap and wipe all spills.

Keep in mind that as brake shoe wear occurs drop in the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir, but never let the oil level drops below the ?�MIN?�.

Power steering fluid. To check the power steering fluid:

- Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface;

- Put the wheels in a position corresponding to the straight-ahead position;

- Turn off the engine after the engine is switched off or rotate the steering wheel;

- Clean the area around the filler neck of a tank, located in the left front corner of the engine compartment, near the battery;

- Unscrew the filler cap and dip the tank lid with the probe into the liquid (do not screw it). If the engine is cold, the fluid level should reach the bottom mark ?�MIN?�, and when hot - up to the mark "MAX";

- If necessary, add a liquid; Use only recommended by the manufacturer and certified power-steering fluid (see. Table. 1.4), do not overfill the tank. Tighten the cap.

Battery. Regularly check the battery, located on the left side of the engine compartment:

- Make sure that the battery of the regiment is in good condition, and his mount is securely tightened. If the storage shelf there was corrosion, remove the aqueous solution of baking soda. Rinse all cleaned areas with water. All metal parts damaged by corrosion, corrosion should be covered with mastic or produce their color;

- Inspect the outside of the battery damage, such as cracks in the cover or case;

- Check for loose terminals vehicle wiring to the battery to ensure good electrical contact. They must be fixed so that they can not be moved by hand. Also check for cracks and abrasions on each of the wires;

- If there are clear signs of electrochemical corrosion (white loose sediment), disconnect the wires from the battery terminals, clean them with a small wire brush, treat the solid lubricant (Litol, CV joints, 4), and then reinstall it.

Lamps and fuses. Check out all external light devices and sound. If you find that some of the connections are faulty, then check out more details (see. Resp. Chapter). If you do not work more than one direction indicator or marker light, it is possible that a blown fuse or circuit malfunction (see. Resp. Chapter). The fuse box is located behind the panel located under the dashboard on the driver's side. If necessary, replace a blown fuse. The new fuse must be designed for the same nominal current. If the fuse blows on a regular basis, it is important to find the cause of this.