- Engine: check valve clearance
- Change engine oil and filter
- Check compression or pressure drop
- Check rocker arm shafts for firm seating
- Ignition: check the ignition timing and contact breaker point gaps. Check spark plug gaps, lubricate distributor cams
- Carb: check setting using an emission testing device. Lubricate joints
- Fuel injection: check throttle linkage at full throttle and idle stop. Replace fuel filter. Clean oil stainer of the injection pump, check adjustment of the injection pump with an emission testing device
- Check the tension of the generator V-belt and for fuel injection engines, check the tension of the injection pump belt
- Visually inspect fuel and oil lines for leaks
- Replace air filter cartridge
- Check flame-retardant cartridge in the crankcase breather and check the hose connections for firm seating
- Under the vehicle and in the engine compartment: visually inspect
for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion points (wires and hoses)
- Clutch: check free play and pedal final position
- Brake system: check brake pads, check clearance of push rod between
the brake master cylinder and brake pedal, check foot brake and
hand brake, check brake fluid level in the reservoir
- Steering: check all connections and steering gear dust boots
for firm seating and absence of leaks
- Tyres and spare tyre: check condition and pressure, check wheel alignment
- Check door locks, front lid lock and safety hook for the front lid to ensure that they are secure and function properly
- Vehicle lighting: check operation; all headlights: check adjustment,
horn: check operation
- Windscreen washer system: check fluid level and nozzle settings,
check antifreeze is present during the winter months
- All other electrical equipment as well as indicators and warning lights:
check operation