Preparation for technical inspection
The main objective of maintenance (MOT) is to prevent possible malfunctions that may occur on certain runs. To prevent the car from causing unnecessary problems, regular maintenance is necessary. Monitoring the condition of the machine will allow you to detect emerging problems in time and eliminate them until they turn into something more serious.
Types of maintenance:
1. SW (daily maintenance)
Daily maintenance includes monitoring the general condition of the vehicle. Before each trip, the driver is advised to check the serviceability of lighting devices, indicators, sensors, brake system and steering. And also: checking tire pressure, oil level and other fluids. And, to all of the above - periodically wash the car inside and out
2. TO-1 (maintenance-1)
TO-1 includes work on cleaning, lubricating, monitoring and diagnosing equipment, as well as checking threaded connections. The list of measures that includes the first maintenance of the car for different brands of cars may vary slightly, it can be found completely in the instructions for use of a particular car.
3. TO-2 (maintenance-2)
More thorough inspection of the car. If the first maintenance of passenger cars does not involve the dismantling of parts, then when performing TO-2, some parts from the machines can be removed. Diagnostics is carried out using specialized equipment at the stands.
- replacement of engine oil (every 10 thousand km)
- check the thickness of the brake pads
- washer system check
- seat belt check
- lubrication of hinges and locks
- monitoring the diagnostic system and checking trouble codes
- monitoring the condition of all tubes of the hydraulic brake system and drive