Pre-departure CAR Maintenance Checklist
- Check engine oil
- Check transmission oil
- Check brake fluid
- Check radiator coolant
- Check windshield wiper fluid
- Check fan belts
- Check hoses
- Check air cleaner
- Check seat belts
- Check tire air pressure (air up to recommended pressure for highway driving, air down at trail head, air up prior to trip home)
- Check for tire wear or damage
- Tighten drive shaft u-bolts
- Check and tighten lug bolts
- Check for frame cracks
- Check brake pads & shoes (adequate braking pad material, in good condition and without contamination)
- Check for loose bolts or nuts throughout vehicle
- Grease all fittings (u-joints, steering)
- Check gear oils: transfer case/differentials, replace if necessary
- Check Winch for proper operation, check winch cable for kinks, frays or damage, straighten winch cable if necessary
- Check shocks absorber
