Preventative maintenance includes services, designed to detect and prevent potential failures as well as services intended to prolong the operational life of the equipment. Activities that are included in the performance of most PM on the vehicles checks include:

1.The Air Filter;-[b][/b]This must be checked every month. It can be replaced or tune-up when it becomes too dirty.

2.Battery; -Extreme caution must be take when handling any battery, because it can produce explosive gases. It is advisable, not to smoke, create a spark or light matches near the battery. Always must wear protective glasses and gloves.

3.Fan-Belts; - The fan-belts and holes must be inspected every month and any fray or worn out belt must be replaced. Replace also any bulging, brittle holes and tighten the clamps. On inspection, if holes looks bad, feel too soft and too hard, it must be replaced.

4.Brake Fluid; - The brake fluid must be check monthly, but the dirt must be wiped-out from the master cylinder reservoir lid. Always check for possible leaks throughout the system but do not overfill.

5.Engine oil; - The engine oil should be checked after every fill up. The dipstick is removed and wiped clean then insert it again. But if it is low, add oil but know that the oil should be change after every 3 month or 3,000miles, and oil filter is replaced at every oil change.

6.Exhaust;- Look underneath for any loose or broken exhaust clamp and supports. Check for any holes in the muffler or pipes. Any rust or damaged parts must be replaced. Check the emission in compliance with the laws.

7.Lights;- Always make sure that all the lights are clean and working, including the brake lights. Turn on the signal and emergency flasher to see they are ok. Keep spare bulbs and fuses in the vehicle in case you may need them.

Know that Preventive Maintenance is a necessary expense just to keep the equipment in good working condition. Therefore, the schedule maintenance recommendation must always be followed very closely in the manuals.

Because, checking fluid level regularly changing the filters periodically can minimize the risk of breakdown and prolong the life of the engine, Transmission, cooling system and brakes.
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