R50/53 30k Maintenance - What's involved?
30k Maintenance - What's involved?
I tried doing a search, but couldn't really find what I was looking for. Anyway, what does the dealer normally do on this service? Valve adjustments, clutch wear, flushing of any fluids, etc? Thanks in advance.
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You are due for Inspaction I at 30K miles
Inspection I Undercarriage
- Change motor oil and filter
- Check transmission for leaks
- Check rear axle for leaks
- Visually check fuel tank, lines and connections for leaks
- Check condition, position and mounting of exhaust system and check for leaks
- Check power steering system for leaks. Check fluid level and add fluid if necessary
- Check steering for absences of play, condition of suspension track rods, front axle joints, steering linkage and joint disc
- Examine brake disc surfaces. Clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs
- Check front control arm bushings for wear
- Check brake system connections and lines for leaks, damage and incorrect positioning
- Check for free movement of the parking brake cables. Adjust parking brake if necessary
- Check and correct all tire pressure (including spare). Check condition of tires, tire wear and pattern; in case of uneven tread wear, adjust wheel alignment if requested (billed separately)
Engine Compartment - Read out diagnostic system
- Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks. Check coolant level and antifreeze if required
- Check level of brake/clutch fluid in reservoir. Add if required
- Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection. Add if required
- Check air conditioner for operation
- Reset service indicator
Body / Electrical - Check battery electrolyte level and add distilled water if required
- Perform battery load test
- Check lighting system. Including headlights, fog, parking, reverse, license plate, interior (including map reading lights), glove box, flashlight, illuminated makeup mirrors and luggage compartment area lights.
- Check instrument panel and dashboard illumination
- Check all warning/indicator lights, check control
- Check turn signals, hazard warning flashers, brake lights, horns, headlight dimmer and flasher switch
- Check wipers and washer system, wiper blades and washer jet positions
- Check condition and function of safety belts
- Visually examine the airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or attachment of decals, decorations or accessories
- Check central locking/double locks
- Replace batteries for alarm remote controls in all master keys
- Oil hood, trunk and door hinges. Grease hood, trunk/tailgate and door latches. Check operation of all latches.
- Replace microfilter
- Check heater/AC blower, rear window defogger
- Check rear view and side mirrors
- Activate automatic roll-over protection system (if equipped) via diagnostic link. (Note: First remove hardtop/lower top)
Final Inspection - Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering clutch/manual transmission or automatic transmission
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