Contents: Minor Works ↧ Main works ↧
If the maintenance procedure has not been followed for a long time, the following checks and adjustments should be performed more frequently or as needed. The largest amount of adjustment and tuning work is usually performed on the engine. This is especially true for the engine of a used car that has not been subjected to regular or timely inspections. In such cases, in addition to periodic maintenance, additional tuning work must be performed. If there is a suspicion of engine wear, it is necessary to check the compression in the cylinders and obtain valuable information about the condition of all the main components of the internal structure of the engine. Based on this information, you can get an idea of the scope and degree of complexity of the upcoming work. If, for example, the compression is such that it clearly indicates severe engine wear, then current maintenance will not restore normal performance and a major overhaul with complete disassembly should be performed. Below is a list of the work that most often needs to be performed to improve persistent abnormal engine operation.
Minor Works
Check the condition and level of all fluids in the engine.
Clean, inspect and test the battery.
Check the condition of the cooling system.
Check the condition of all hoses.
Check the condition of the air filter.
Check the condition of the crankcase ventilation valve
Replace the spark plugs.
Check the high-tension wires, cover and distributor rotor.
Check and adjust the ignition timing.
Main works
Complete all secondary activities as well as those listed below.
Check the fuel system.
Check the air filter.
Check the recirculation system.
Replace the high-tension wires, cover and distributor rotor.
Check the ignition system.
Check the battery charging system.
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