What Type of Inspection Will You Get with Oil Change Coupons?

Sep 30
09:16

2011

Aloysius Aucoin

Aloysius Aucoin

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Oil change coupons can often guarantee a twenty one point inspection but what that covers is not always clear. Here is a rundown of some of the things that are checked.

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Many people insist on having only certain kinds of service done to their car. Some people only want to have one particular weight of motor oil. Others will only use one specific model of tire. One of the phrases that gets bandied about a lot is the 21 point inspection. Many people insist on this inspection when they come in with their oil change coupons,What Type of Inspection Will You Get with Oil Change Coupons? Articles but not everyone actually knows what it entails. It is actually not incredibly complicated but it does no harm to know exactly what your oil change coupons are getting you. Besides, having the full inspection will hopefully catch any sort of potential problem before it realizes its potential.

First off, you will obviously be given about five quarts of premium lubricant. Second, and in conjunction with this, they will replace the old and likely dirty filter that is currently installed with a brand new one. This is the main service of having one of the oil change coupons.

The inspection will include checking over to make sure that the windshield wiper blades are in good working order and that the washer fluid is filled. They will check all of the headlights, taillights, turn signals and brake lights. They will then replace any broken bulbs, if the driver so wishes, in order to keep the car legal.

In addition to checking the fluid levels of the windshield and lubricant it will check on all of the other many fluids. That means looking at and checking the transmission fluid level because if it has been decreasing significantly it may be the sign of a more serious problem. They will also check the hydraulics in the brakes and the power steering. These are both systems that if they were to fail would not only be inconvenient but could cost you your life.

They will then go through and look to be sure there are no leaks in the coolant system and that the antifreeze has been adequately filled. After inspecting all of the fluids the mechanic will check the radiator to see that it is not cracked or malfunctioning. If need be he will add more water to that. While he is there he will check on all of the belts and pulleys as well as any fans that may be broken or worn. If the driver agrees he will replace any belts that may be nearing the end of their useful life. Also, the technician will check that the cables are properly attached and grounded to and from the battery so that there is no drain on its charge and that it is properly receiving power from the alternator.

Underneath the vehicle the mechanics will look at the suspension system to ensure that there is no unevenness and that the struts and shocks are in good condition. The axles will be inspected for wear and cracking as well. Each of the wheels will be checked out to make sure that the brakes, both pads and rotors, are not too worn and that they will be able to stop well. Finally the tires will be examined for wear and tear and to determine the tread depth.

If any of the above is found to be in need of repair or replacement a technician will explain it and show it to the car owner if need be. The repair will likely not be included in the oil change coupons but it will likely need to be done to save money on a potential future repair.