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What to Check on Your 4wd (Vehicle Check Over)

Published March 15, 2008 By Mick Farmer

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I am often astounded at how few people, attending our training, know how to open their vehicle bonnet (hood), let alone carry out a basic /routine inspection. So, although I have previously written about vehicle checks, I thought this time, I would cover in more detail the what, how to and why's of an inspection. A routine vehicle inspection is broken down into three parts. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mechanical Tagged With: checklist, Mechanical

A Daily Morning Vehicle Checklist

Published May 26, 2004 By Mick Farmer

under-the-bonnet-view-toyota-landcruiser

Here are a few points of what to check, what to look for and why it needs checking.  Also, when checking levels make sure the vehicle is on flat, level ground. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mechanical Tagged With: checklist, Mechanical

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