The Multi-Point Vehicle Health Check is to be scheduled twice a year as stated in your vehicles owner’s manual. This inspection checks the following items and more:
• Tire Health
o Tire tread depth
o Tire pressure
o Alignment Check
• Fluid levels as well as fluid condition
o Engine oil
o Transmission fluid
o Power steering fluid
o Engine coolant
o Differential and transfer case
o Windshield washer fluid
o Brake fluid level and condition
• Brake Check
o Pad and/or shoe condition and amount of friction material left
o Rotor and/or drum condition
o Caliper slides free and not seized
o Emergency brake working and condition of cables
• Engine air filter and pollen filter
• Check operation of all lights
• Check condition of wiper blades
• Battery test
As you read over this list think about the money you can save by having proper alignment so your tires don’t wear out pre-maturely, or a dirty air filter how much more gas you use! Brakes are the most important safety feature on your vehicle - they may save your life! Wiper blades, if worn out could scratch your windshield and when it rains hard you need to be able to see! Wiper blades should be changed twice per year. Fluids clean and cool the major components (engine, transmission) of your vehicle. Fluid changes can provide valuable information on the condition of a component.
As you can see, an MPVI is money well spent in savings down the road. Your vehicle needs to be ready for the road this summer...yay!!! Check out the special offer earlier in this newsletter that includes a lube oil and filter, MPVI plus a $20 gas card. A perfect time to have your vehicle checked out.
