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GTO · 14th January 2008, 12:18

Here is some further fine-tuning of the original checklist.

Every 10,000 kms

• Mobil 1 – Change engine oil & oil filter.
• Check and top-up all fluids (coolant, power steering, brake, transmission etc.).
• Clean K&N air filter (best done at 7,500 km mark).
• Wheel rotation, balancing & alignment. Check condition (include spare wheel).
• Check and adjust all belts. Replace if any are cracked / worn out.
• Check all hose pipes. Replace if any are cracked / worn out.
• Check wiper blades & adjust washer nozzles.
• Check all lights.
• Check / service battery.
• Complete cleaning and waxing of the car.

Annually OR Every 20,000 kms

ALL FROM STEP ONE, PLUS:

• Replace wiper blades.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Check and clean brakes.
• Check brake hoses and lines.
• Check spark plugs.
• Check engine idle settings (speed & CO).
• Check clutch release arm travel.
• Check suspension (include dampers, bushings, tie-rod ends etc.).
• Check steering gearbox & boots.
• Check driveshaft boots.

Every Two years / 30,000 kms

• Radiator flush & engine coolant change.
• Change transmission / gear / differential oil. Some 4x4’s may require this on an annual basis.
• Brake line bleeding and fluid change.
• Change power steering fluid.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Clean fuel injectors.
• Clean / adjust throttle body.
• Check distributor cap, roter and ignition wiring.
• Check PCV valve.
• Check ignition timing.
• Check valve clearance and adjustment
• Complete air-con service.
• Check brake pads. Replacement may be necessary, especially for German cars.

Every 60,000 kms

• Change timing belt / balancer. Water pump replacement recommended.
• Revamp suspension (some cars may require this earlier).
• Change all drive belts.
• Change all hose pipes.
• Change K&N air filter?
• Check status of clutch plate and related parts.

ETC.

• Check Tappet clearance. This is car specific, so best to check your owners manual for when / if tappet settings are required.
• It's a good idea to get your alternator & starter serviced every 5 - 6 years. Lucas has some company-owned outlets which would be of help.

14th January 2008, 12:18	#10 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,554	Here is some further fine-tuning of the original checklist. Every 10,000 kms • Mobil 1 – Change engine oil & oil filter. • Check and top-up all fluids (coolant, power steering, brake, transmission etc.). • Clean K&N air filter (best done at 7,500 km mark). • Wheel rotation, balancing & alignment. Check condition (include spare wheel). • Check and adjust all belts. Replace if any are cracked / worn out. • Check all hose pipes. Replace if any are cracked / worn out. • Check wiper blades & adjust washer nozzles. • Check all lights. • Check / service battery. • Complete cleaning and waxing of the car. Annually OR Every 20,000 kms ALL FROM STEP ONE, PLUS: • Replace wiper blades. • Replace fuel filter. • Check and clean brakes. • Check brake hoses and lines. • Check spark plugs. • Check engine idle settings (speed & CO). • Check clutch release arm travel. • Check suspension (include dampers, bushings, tie-rod ends etc.). • Check steering gearbox & boots. • Check driveshaft boots. Every Two years / 30,000 kms • Radiator flush & engine coolant change. • Change transmission / gear / differential oil. Some 4x4’s may require this on an annual basis. • Brake line bleeding and fluid change. • Change power steering fluid. • Replace spark plugs. • Clean fuel injectors. • Clean / adjust throttle body. • Check distributor cap, roter and ignition wiring. • Check PCV valve. • Check ignition timing. • Check valve clearance and adjustment • Complete air-con service. • Check brake pads. Replacement may be necessary, especially for German cars. Every 60,000 kms • Change timing belt / balancer. Water pump replacement recommended. • Revamp suspension (some cars may require this earlier). • Change all drive belts. • Change all hose pipes. • Change K&N air filter? • Check status of clutch plate and related parts. ETC. • Check Tappet clearance. This is car specific, so best to check your owners manual for when / if tappet settings are required. • It's a good idea to get your alternator & starter serviced every 5 - 6 years. Lucas has some company-owned outlets which would be of help. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries. Last edited by GTO : 6th September 2008 at 12:43.