The 21 Point Inspection and Your Oil Change

Sep 15
07:47

2011

Aloysius Aucoin

Aloysius Aucoin

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What 21 things do they inspect during your next oil change and how this inspection is helpful for the life and safety of your vehicle?

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The 21 Point Inspection and Your Oil Change

What 21 things do they inspect during your oil change and how this inspection is helpful for the life and safety of your vehicle?

I am sure that at some point you have seen the ads and special deals on oil changes that offer a 21 point inspection with your oil change. Have you ever wondered what the 21 points are that they could possibly be inspecting,The 21 Point Inspection and Your Oil Change Articles especially in 10 minutes? There are several benefits of having this free inspection done each time you have your vehicle serviced.

The inspection most commonly includes more than just 21 points, but actually it includes 21 categories, which will be checked with each oil change that you have done at an auto shop. With the lifestyle that we live today we usually don’t get our vehicles inspected when we fill up at the gas station. Because of this, many problems that could cause safety issues often go unnoticed until it is too late.

Why should you have a 21 point inspection done each time that you have an oil change? It may find some possible problems with your vehicle that you don’t know about and may save you some expensive repairs. It also will assure you that your family is safe while you drive your vehicle, and the more often that you check these things, you are assured that it is always safe to drive.

The thorough inspection often includes checking:
all wiper blades to make sure that they are working properly
the wiper fluids in the wiper fluid reservoirs
the lights on the outside of your vehicle are in proper working order and will fix them if authorized
all fluid levels, including transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and antifreeze, to make sure that there are not any leaks in any part of the system
the radiator and all its parts to make sure that the car is heating and cooling properly
all belts, pulleys, and filters
the horn, to make sure that it operates properly
the battery, and all its cables and terminals
the struts, shocks and all the other parts of the suspension system
all axle parts, including both universal and ball joints
all brake parts so that you can be assured that your vehicle is stopping properly
all tires, including the depth and condition of the tread.


Having your vehicle checked with each oil change will assure that you are always driving a vehicle that is safe for your family on the road.

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