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lukiep160
02-04-08, 06:49 PM
How many of you do it,I.e check all fluid levels, tyre pressures, check lights and how often be honest

Mat C
02-04-08, 07:20 PM
Havn't put a vote in Luke as it doesn't have my appropriate box - i check every 2 weeks and before every major journey :)

Zippy Saloon
02-04-08, 07:42 PM
Ticked weekly, but not usually that often for tyre pressures - but do have a quick look that none look flat.

When I had a small coolant leak I was checking about twice a day, nearly took over my life!

weagie
02-04-08, 07:52 PM
I'm monthly which is quite poor but in my defence i'm a lazy bstd.

arwilson80
02-04-08, 09:39 PM
I selected 'Every now & again' as i only really do it when i'm heading off on a long journey / to a rally...

Headlights, and tyre pressures are what i'd check most regular. Coolant really only gets checked when i have the bonnet open for some reason. :(

Maxxed_Ross
03-04-08, 06:52 AM
I check the tyres every time I wash it, wich is normally every week or so. Fluids and other stuff normally every month

shroonie29
03-04-08, 10:24 AM
Tyres every week when I fill her up.Fluids at least once a week & allways before a long journey

Shroon

R8NMG
03-04-08, 12:42 PM
Usually check tyres fortnightly and fluids weekly to fortnightly or before a long journey. Check bulbs about every 3 months or whenever I feel like it.

StevieA ZS120
05-04-08, 07:55 PM
Havn't put a vote in Luke as it doesn't have my appropriate box - i check every 2 weeks and before every major journey :)
i do mines every other day especialy te fluids side of things since my little scare

Gazza
05-04-08, 08:37 PM
I checked every now and then as i'm too lazy to look:cap:

Z Scotland
05-04-08, 10:29 PM
I have clicked weekly because i do it when i wash the car. However i have been known to let it go for two weeks if the weather is bad.:chair:

Boot Hill Bandit
05-04-08, 10:45 PM
Never for me......I have faith in the car :D if she seems odd or I can see/hear/smell/sense something wrong I will take a look......if it worries me I just book it in to EMS and they will advise what needs doing :laugh:

Problem for me........so much stuff has been replaced there isn't much old bits left :rofl:

I checked my Pilot the other week...........good as gold that van :thumbsup: ........I can tell it has been ages since I lifted that bonnet as the hinges had rusted solid and it stayed up on its own without needing the prop to be used :laugh:

Jim

stamford
06-04-08, 08:12 AM
Mine varies as the zed is not used frequently but for fun. So it gets checked once a month on average due to little use. If it is to be used for a long trip then it will get the full works.

Andyf
07-04-08, 02:13 PM
I check my headlights almost every time pull up behind someone, tail and brake lights when I am next to a handy shop window. I keep an eye on the tyres but don't check the pressures as often as I should. Fluid levels don't get checked that often either. I have to check all this and more on my work car every day however!