Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop

  • Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil .

Once a Month

  • Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure .
  • Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection .
  • Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid .
    See also:

    Brake Adjustment
    Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear. ...

    Limited-Slip Differential
    Vehicles with a limited-slip differential can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. It works like a standard differential most of the time, but when traction is low, this fea ...

    Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on yo ...