Pre-Owned Vehicles Checklist

Tune-Up
1) Includes: checking the spark plugs, air filter, ignition system cap and rotor, plus diagnostic scope printout with dynamic engine compression test. Replace parts as needed.
Drive Belt Condition
2) Alternator
3) Power Steering
4) Air Conditioning
5) Serpentine
6) V-6 timing belt
7) Idler Pulleys
Fuel System
8) Fuel lines and connection for leaks
9) Fuel Pump
10) Evaporative loss control / crank case ventilation
11) Crank case vent check valve (turbo only)
12) Turbo by-pass valve
Cooling System
13) Coolant PH level
14) Coolant Freeze Point
15) Coolant Level
16) Pressure test for leaks
17) Cooling fan operation
Transmission Fluid
18) Manual Transmission fluid level
19) Automatic Transmission fluid level
20) Differential fluid level
21) Flush / Change Transmission fluid
22) AWD differential fluid level
Fluid Service
23) Power steering fluid level
24) Power steering system flush
25) Engine oil and filter change
Starter/Charging System/Battery Condition
26) Alternator charging system test
27) Test battery/clean and treat terminals
28) Starter Test
Suspension and Tires
29) Upper / Lower ball joints
30) Tie rod ends
31) Wheel bearings
32) Steering rack function / leaks
33) Shock absorbers / struts
34) Wheel condition / balance
35) Spare tire tread / pressure
36) Tire tread / depth (minimum half-life / evenly worn / air pressure)
37) Upper control arm bushings / strut bearings
38) Lower control arm bushings
39) Rear trailing arm bushings
40) Front and rear sway bar bushings
41) Four-wheel alignment
Drive Axles
42) Outer CV boots
43) Inner driver boots
Brake System
44) ABS brake system
45) Brake fluid level
46) Brake system fluid flush
47) Emergency brake system
48) Brake pad check (minimum half-life)
49) Brake rotor / caliper function (4 each)
Exhaust System
50) Mufflers
51) Pipes
52) Catalytic Converter
53) Clamps and hangers
Clutch
54) Hydraulic / cable clutch function
55) Master cylinder / slave cylinder
Electrical Accessories
56) Aim headlights
57) Headlamp function; high & low beams
58) Headlamp wiper function
59) Parking light function
60) Back-up light function
61) Brake light function
62) Daytime running lights
63) Rear fog light function
64) Front fog light function
65) Turn signals / flashers function
66) Interior courtesy lights
67) Dash lights - EDU bulbs
68) Radio function
69) Cassette function
70) CD changer function
71) Power antenna function
72) Power door locks / remote function
73) Power seat function
74) Sunroof function (power & manual)
75) Both front seat heaters up to 60K, Driver's seat only 60-100K
Windshield Wiper - Washer System
76) Wiper function
77) Wiper blades
78) Washer function
79) Washer fluid level
Air Conditioning - Ventilation
80) AC cools
81) Replace cabin air filter
Warning / Safety Systems
82) Horn function
83) SRS light cycles (air bag system)
84) Seat belts
Glass
85) Windshield
86) Rear view mirror
87) Outside mirrors (power & manually adjustable)
Miscellaneous
88) Tool kit
89) Jack and handle
90) Owner's Manual (where available)
91) Check cup holders / cargo net & tie down lugs for wagons
Road Test
92) Transmission shift quality
93) Outer CV joints
94) Clutch function (no slippage)
95) Road vibration / vibration on acceleration
96) Speedometer function
97) Power steering function
98) Squeaks and rattles
99) Wind noise
100) Cruise control function
101) Thermostat function
102) Gauge and warning light functions