Checking the engine oil level
Check the engine oil level after 600 km. Pull out the oil level indicator and wipe its surface with a clean cloth. Insert the oil level indicator into the fitting until it stops and pull it out again. With the vehicle in a horizontal position, the oil level should be between the upper and lower marks on the oil level indicator. If the oil level is at the lower mark of the pointer, it is necessary to add oil. The volume of oil between the upper and lower marks of the pointer is about 2 liters, which allows you to determine the required amount of oil for topping up. It is unacceptable to pour oil above the upper mark of the oil level indicator.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the left side above the brake master cylinder. The tank is made of transparent material and the liquid level is clearly visible. The fluid level must be between the marks "min" And "max" and, if necessary, should be supplemented.
Stop lamp test
Stop lamps can be checked with an assistant or alone. During operation, the driver presses the brake pedal, and the assistant checks the burning of the brake lights. If the driver is alone, then you need to put the car with the back side to the garage door and, by pressing the brake pedal, by displaying a red light, check the burning of the lamps. If one lamp does not light, it is necessary to replace it, if both lamps do not light, check the stop lamp switch.
Checking lighting fixtures
All lighting fixtures (including horn and alarm) tested in series. It is more convenient to check the burning of lamps on the back of the car at night in front of the garage door.
Tire pressure check
Check the tire pressure at a petrol station, using the tire pressure tables available there for various car models. Under normal load, the pressure in the tires of the front wheels is 2.1. atm., rear - 2.3. atm.
Checking the coolant level
With a cold engine, the coolant level should be near the mark on the expansion tank. If necessary, add antifreeze to the cooling system. On a hot engine, loosen the cap of the expansion tank and wait for the pressure drop in the cooling system. After that, the cork can be removed.
Checking the oil level in an automatic transmission
To ensure reliable operation of an automatic transmission, the oil level in the transmission must be checked regularly. The check is performed in the following sequence:
- Pull out the parking brake. Move the automatic transmission control lever to position "R".
- Start the engine and let it idle for 1-2 minutes.
- Loosen the oil level gauge and remove it.
- At operating temperature, the oil level should be between the marks "min" And "max". In a cold gearbox, the oil level should be 10 mm above the mark "min".
- If necessary, add oil through the oil level indicator hole using a funnel. It is unacceptable to pour oil above the mark. Pour only Dexron-A oil into the box. Other oils can only be used after consultation with experts.