Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 Engine list
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• 2 Delivery Inspection
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• 3 Oil change service
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• 3.1 Oil change service every 7,500 km
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• 3.2 Oil change service every 15,000 km
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• 4 Inspection service
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• 4.1 Inspection service every 12 months
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• 4.2 Inspection service at 30,000, 60,000 , 90,000, 120,000 km etc
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• 5 Descriptions of work
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• 5.1 Oil level: Check
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• 5.2 Engine oil: Change
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• 5.3 Fuel filter: Renew
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• 5.4 Fuel filter: Drain water (diesel engine)
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• 5.5 Valve clearance: Check and adjust (rocker finger motor)
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• 5.6 Contact breaker points: Renew (engine code GT)
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• 5.7 Engine (from below): Perform visual check for leaks and damage
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• 5.8 Engine (from above): Perform visual check for leaks and damage
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• 5.9 Frost protection: Check, if necessary replenish coolant additive
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• 5.10 Coolant level: Check, if necessary replenish coolant
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• 5.11 Read fault memory using fault reader V.A.G 1551
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• 5.13 Idling speed: Check, adjust if necessary (diesel engine)
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• 5.14 Components influencing emissions: Perform visual check
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• 5.15 Connecting test units
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• 5.16 Test sequence
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• 5.17 V-belt: Check condition and tension, tension V-belt if necessary
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• 5.18 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check condition and tension, tension if necessary
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• 5.19 Checking and adjusting clutch play
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• 5.20 Gearbox/final drive: Check oil level, replenish oil if necessary (manual gearbox)
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• 5.21 Track rod ends: Check play, security and boots
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• 5.22 Tyres (including spare): Check
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• 5.23 Wheel securing bolts: Check for prescribed torque setting
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• 5.24 Front and rear brake pads/linings: Check thickness
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• 5.25 Front disc brake pads: Check thickness
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• 5.26 Brake system: Perform visual check for leaks and damage
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• 5.27 Brake fluid level: Check
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• 5.28 Changing brake fluid (every 2 years)
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• 5.29 Underbody protection: Perform visual check for damage
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• 5.30 Door arrester and securing pins: Grease
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• 5.31 Headlight setting: Check, adjust if necessary
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• 5.32 Battery: Check no load voltage
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• 5.33 Battery: Check electrolyte level and top-up with distilled water if necessary
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• 5.34 Windscreen wipe/wash system: Check jet setting, adjust jets if necessary
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• 5.35 Headlight washer system: Check, if necessary adjust spray jets
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• 5.37 Activating radio anti-theft coding
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• 5.38 Clock: Set to correct time
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• 5.39 Performing road test
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• 5.40 Type plate, vehicle identification number
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• 5.41 Engine code and engine number
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• 5.42 Lifting vehicle
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• 5.43 Tow starting and towing
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• 6 Legally required extra work according to country
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• 6.1 Perform emissions test
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