The following checks must be carried out on vehicles on a regular basis:

Engine oil level

1. The engine must be switched off
2. Remove the dipstick from the engine manually
3. Wipe off the excess oil on the bottom end of the dip stick
4. Re-insert the dipstick completely into the engine
5. Remove the dipstick from the engine again and observe the edge of the dipstick for the oil level mark
6. H-means high and L-means low oil level. The level of the oil must be between high and low mark
7. If the level of oil is low, refill to optimal mark

Automatic Transmission oil level

1. The engine must be running and in normal operating temperature
2. Remove the dipstick from the transmission and observe the edge of the dipstick for the oil level mark
3. H-means high and L-means low oil level. The level of the oil must be between high and low mark
4. If the level of oil is low, refill to optimal mark

Power steering oil level

1. The engine must be switched off
2. Remove the dipstick from the power steering reservoir manually
3. Wipe off the excess oil on the bottom end of the dip stick
4. Re-insert the dipstick completely into the power steering reservoir
5. Remove the dipstick from the reservoir again and observe the edge of the dipstick for the oil level mark
6. H-means high and L-means low oil level. The level of the oil must be between high and low mark
7. If the level of oil is low, refill to optimal mark

Coolant level

1. The engine must be switched off
2. The coolant reservoir tank must be checked to ensure the coolant level is up the optimal level
3. The engine must be cold when checking coolant level and if hot, precaution must be taken
4. The level of coolant in the reservoir tank must be to the top (full)
5. If level of coolant is low, then refill to optimal mark
6. The radiator cap must be replaced

Fan belt condition and tension (alternator, water pump, air compressor, power steering)

1. The fan belt must be visually checked for cuts indicating wear
2. Fan belt tension must be checked manually for specified deflection (5mm deflection thumb rule). Excessive deflection will indicate excessive wear and/or slackness

Battery connection and condition

1. Battery terminal must be checked for proper connection and tightness
2. Battery water level must be checked
3. Battery terminal must be checked visually for corrosion
4. While removing battery, the negative terminal must be removed first and when installing, the positive terminal must be installed first
5. While jumper is used, parallel connection (positive to positive and negative to negative)

Lights

• Lights must be checked for operation

Tyre condition and pressure

1. Tyre pressure must be checked visually
2. Tyre condition must be checked for cuts, balloon, and other wear patterns

Brake fluid level

1. There must be no leakage in the brake system
2. The brake fluid level must be in the optimal level

Clutch fluid level

1. There must be no leakage in the brake system
2. The brake fluid level must be in the optimal level