What should be checked?  When driving long distance?  During a regular vehicle inspection?  How often should oil changes be done?

Tire and tire pressures  Setting tire pressure to proper inflation.  Pressures are located on drivers door or owners manual  Proper tire pressures means better fuel economy  No cracks or cuts on side wall.  Checking tire thread depth, minimum for safety is 1mm

Wipers and washer fluid  Checking wiper blades for proper cleaning  Making sure the wiper rubbers are not torn  Making sure washer fluid is topped up and operation

Fluids  Power steering fluid  Should be topped off, middle- max line  Should be clean, clear, amber or red color  No leaks with the power steering pump or power steering lines

Fluid  Automatic Transmission fluid must be checked with vehicle running for proper level.  Cold fluid min- max line on dipstick  Hot fluid min- max line on dipstick  Red color  Manual transmission fluids must be checked through the fill pull.

Fluids  Brake fluid is a hygroscopic liquid, that absorbs moisture.  Clear color fluid  Should be at the max line  If fluid is close to the min line check for leaks or brake material might be low.

Fluid  Engine oil, must be checked with car off  Level at max line  Clear amber color  Recommend changing oil every 6000km or 6 Months. 8000km or every month  Look at owners manual  Check for oil leaks

Lights  Check for proper daytime running light  Check for low bean and high bean  Check for turn signal lights  Check for reverse light  Check for brake lights  Check for taillights