My maintenance schedule calls for a "multipoint inspection" every 5,000 miles. I cannot find any definition of what exactly is to be inspected. What exactly is supposed to be inspected?
2007-05-30 08:16:19 · 4 answers · asked by Uncle Pennybags 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My opinion is that "multipoint inspection" is a dealer's term for looking your car over for anything obviously wrong and is an easy way for them to say they're doing a lot. I would advise you to learn how to look for things yourself and then take any specific problems to the dealer. Most oil change places will also include a "multipoint inspection" if you really want a professional to look at it.
My suggestion is this: every 5K miles, pop the hood and take a look. Are all your fluid levels at the top, or are they decreasing? Fluids include oil (use the dipstick), coolant, brake fluid, power steering, windshield washer, etc. Run your hand over any rubber parts you see (eg belts and hoses). They should all be pliable and soft. Look out for hard spots or cracks. If you want, take your air filter out and use an air hose to blow some of the dirt out. Check your tire pressure. You can also clean your battery terminals. There are many basic things you can do as minimal preventative maintenance on any car.
If you keep an eye on all the basics, that should help prevent any major problems. It will also help you recognize when a small problem is getting worse, or at least give you a bit more bargaining power when talking with mechanics.
2007-05-30 08:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your glove compartment you will find a maintenance manual as well as the general operators manual. The maintenance manual will specifically list each item that will be done and or checked every 5,000 miles. Some dealers sell an added service agreement that covers all these charges till a specific mile or time. If you're clever at all it's not worth it. Dealers try to scare you into the service by saying the factory will look favorably on a warranty issue if you have these services done by the dealer.
2007-05-30 13:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mainly
tires, fluids, filters, alignment, suspension, belts, brakes.
pretty standard.
2007-05-30 08:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by creatingmars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u want 2 go for a used car/suv,i'd go for a jap. auto maker. for eg.toyota,honda,nissan,mazda. if the $$ are high cause they have high resale value,go for hyundi/kia. if u get a car with less milage,american car would be fine.
2016-05-17 06:00:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋