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Brake Safety Inspection Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Check for a solid brake pedal and test drive the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle stops smoothly and does not pull to either side. Park your vehicle on a solid, level surface. 2 Open the hood and locate the brake master cylinder reservoir on the driver side firewall. Remove the reservoir cap and check the brake fluid color and the fluid level. The fluid color should be clear and the fluid level should be above the halfway mark or add line. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 3 Remove the hub caps if applicable. Break loose the wheel lug nuts with a tire iron but do not remove. 4 Lift up the front of the vehicle with a floor jack and support it with jack stands. 5 Lift up the rear of the vehicle and support it with jack stands. 6 Remove the w...

Vehicle Maintenance and Safety Inspection Car Servicing Help  Helpful Information Preventative maintenance inspections are beneficial to a safe journey. Most inspections can be performed by  opening the hood  of the vehicle. Antifreeze or engine coolant, should be checked to avoid boil over's and protection against a freezing point which can cause engine damage. Wiper blades should sit firmly on the windshield to help eliminate streaks. Refilling the washer fluid with proper solvent will help avoid freezing.  Corroded battery terminals  can cause a weak connection at the battery which causes the engine to not start. A batteries life is limited, and should be replaced regardless of performance every five years. During winter months it is imperative to have proper tires for the condition. Tire pressure should be checked and have at least 5/32” of tread, snow tires should be installed were needed, check the spare tire as well. Keep an emergency medical...

Safety Inspection How To Take Care Of Your Vehicle Helpful Information A car operates using a variety of systems from the air conditioner to the power steering. Some systems require little maintenance, a basic visual safety inspection is all that is required, while other systems need routine maintenance. A safety inspection should be included at all service intervals to detect any malfunction in these systems. Between service intervals safety inspections are also necessary before a long journey to ensure safe passage. Step by step guide on how to perform a vehicle safety inspection, this information pertains to most cars. Difficulty Scale: 1 of 10 Begin by parking the vehicle on level ground, engine off, with the parking brake set. Step 1  - Check tire condition, inspection tread wear, side wall condition and air pressure readings. Learn more Tire Safety Inspection Step 2  - A vehicle relies on several types of fluid to maintain proper operation, when t...