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Basic Automotive Preventive Maintenance

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Specific Purpose: To demonstrate the time and money saving benefits of proper basic automotive preventive maintenance. Central Idea: Proper basic automotive preventive maintenance can save any driver substantial amounts of time, money, and frustration. Introduction I. “It's a waste of energy to be angry with a man who behaves badly, just as it is to be angry with a car that won't go” – Bertrand Russell (20th century philosopher and logician) II. You can’t control somebody’s attitude, but you can however, control whether or not your car is going to start up the next time you turn your key in the ignition. a. Many people take this simple act for granted. b. Basic preventive maintenance can almost guarantee the …show more content…

xiii. Power Steering 14. Check power steering monthly. k. Remove the dipstick to read the level. l. If the level is low add more fluid. m. Check the pump and hoses for leaks. xiv. Transmission 15. Check the transmission fluid monthly. n. Turn the car on and let the engine warm up. o. Remove the dipstick to read the level. p. If the level is low add more fluid. q. Never overfill. xv. Washer 16. The washer fluid is not vital to the car’s lifeline, but it will help you drive more safely. 17. To check the level either locate the tank or try to spray the windshield. r. If the level is low add more fluid. 18. Be sure to also check your windshield blades for smearing. s. If this is occurring, replace the blades. Transition: Now that you can efficiently check and change fluid levels as needed, let’s move on to tire maintenance. III. The tires are a very important component of your vehicle. Without them, you’re not going to get too far without serious problems. h. The most notable points to keep an eye on with the tires are their pressure, tread, and wear, and accumulated brake dust. xvi. Tire Pressure 19. Check your tire pressures weekly. Ensure that they are at

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