What does "check up" means for car?

[fahdlovespak]

guys some one told me that go to suzuki workshop and tell them for check up the car, i wana ask that what they do in check up the car?do the check the whole car,engine,exterior,interior,wheels and others stuff?

[PuNk]

Depends on which check up is he refering..
Most of time they check the filer. Mobil Oil, Tyre Pressure, Wheel Allignment

[robin]

serum test and heart beat, then doc prescribes something for ailment.

[Storm]

checkup should include

coolant, Aircon gas
tyre pressure
alignment
oil
brake fluid
all filters
plugs (in petrol cars)
belt tensions & condition
shocks
bushes (suspension_
tyres (wear)
undercarriage
brake pads
brake dscs/drums
Hydraulic fluid (steering)
Lights (all bulbs/signals)
Internal switches (windows, Hazzard lights, headlights etc)
Seatbelt harness points & webbing
and a general overall inspection of the body/roadworthyness of the vehicle.

[szuberi]

guys..take notice that storm said "should"...not "will" so dont take this list to the dealer and expect them to do all this...lol

[autophile]

@Szuberi
@Storm

The Toyota 3S dealers in Islamabad are not so forthcoming. Will do only what you tell them.

On first 1,000 Kms check up, they just lift the car on jack check underbody and tighten nuts and bolts and check brakes. On 10,000 Kms they also check nuts and bolts, but also clean/check breaks and spark plugs, battery and that's it.

I myself asked the mechanic to check fluids, belts, etc and rotate the tyres.

[szuberi]

i think you mean to say KMs and not Miles. so at what interval is the oil changed then?

[Mianz]

Check up latterly mean (for the automobile service) 62 point check for the car. It is recommended to be carried out ever 6 months or 10,000KMs which ever comes first. it is also recommended to have check Up (62 point Check) when you travel more than 5000KMs on a highway straight away in a row.

Here are those 62 points that must be check for the checkup/service.

ROAD TEST
1. Noise and Vibrations
2.Power Train Operation
UNDER HOOD
3.Engine Oil
4.Auto Transmission Fluid
5.Power steering Fluid
6.Pressure Test Cooling System
7.Engine Coolant
8.Hoses
9.Drive Belts
10.Air Cond. Sys. & Operation
11.Battery Load Test
12.Battery Water Level/Terminals
13.Electrical Sys. Visual Check
14.Engine Operation
15.Brake Fluid
16Brake Master Cylinder
17.Brake Booster
18.Brake Pipes & Connections
19.Vacume Hose & Valve
20.Clutch Fluid
21.Clutch Hydraulic System
22.Clutch Cable/Linkages
UNDER VEHICLE
23.Engine Oil Leaks
24.Transmssion Oil Leaks
25.Transmission Cooler Pipes
26.Transmission Linkages
27.Gearbox oil Leaks
28.Differential Oil Leaks
29.Engine Mounts
30.Transmission Mounts
31Exhaust System
32.Drive Shafts
33.Universal Joints
34.C.V. Joints
35.Front Shock Absorbers
36.Rear Shock Absorbers
37.Springs
38.Spring Mounts & Shackles
39.Bail Joints
40.Tie Rods
41.Idler/Pitman Arms
42.Suspension Arms
43.Suspension Bushes
44.Steering Box/Rack
45.Steering Box/Rack Oil Leaks
46.Whells & Tyres (Inc. Spare)
47.Check Tyre Pressure
48.Front Pads/Shoes
49.Front Disc/Drums
50.Front Callipers/Wheel Cylinders
51.Front Hoses, Pipes, Clips & Springs
52.Rear Pads/Shoes
53.Rear Disc
54.Rear Callipers/Wheel Cylinders
55.Rear Hoses, Pipes, Clips & Springs
56.Hand Brake Cables & Linkages
INTERIOR and EXTERIOR
57.Panel, Paintwork & Body Fittings
58.Windscreen & Other Glass
59.Washes & Wipers
60.All lighting & Horn Tone
61.All Instruments & Accessories
62.Trim & Interior Fittings

now see how many/which ones are done by mechanics in Pakistan.
Cheers

[autophile]

@Szuberi. Good catch brother. I am from old generation which still thinks distances and weights in miles and pao and seers. lol.

Recommended oil/filter change for Corolla Xli is 5,000 Kms.

Interesting thing. When I went for the last oil change, I asked the service manager to top up window washer fluid and he asked WHAT. The mechanic said just make a mild solution with little shampoo and tap water and pour it in. I said thank you I know that but would not do that and please do not recommend this to others if you do not store window washer fluid. Will check with other dealers and stores.

[SAD2050]

Daily check up b4 starting car in the morning
1. Radiator water
2. Engine Oil gauge
3. Have a look at all Tires (Kahi puncture to nahi)

Weekly checkup

          1. Battery water in all cells 
          2. Tyre pressure (Go to tyre shop)

Monthly checkup or after 1.5 Month (if u drive 80 to 100 Kms a Day)

           1. Go to Mechanic Shop for Tuning

After 6 Months Checkup

          1. go to Mechanic Shop and tell him to check your car parts  like Break leathers, Bushes, Foundation Rubbers, Wheel alignment, drums etc

Thats what I do and I learned from my father to keep car fit. Thats why he is having Toyota Corolla 82 since 1991 still in very good condistion.

[szuberi]

no problem autophile bro....and thats why...i do most of the service on my car on my own.

[fahdlovespak]

thanks to all brothers that they descrbie it very well