The more you look after your SUBARU, the more it will look after you.

 

Daily before you start the engine:-

•  Check the Water Coolant level in the Radiator. The Radiator should always be full and the “no-loss expansion tank”, into which the radiator overflow pipe goes, should have coolant only up to the high level mark (roughly half way). Ensure you refit the radiator cap properly and tight.

 

•  Check the Engine Oil level using the Dip Stick. There are ‘high and low' marks. Never overfill, so if the level is between the two marks it is safe, but when it is close to the low mark, top up with a premium Multigrade Oil. Your Handbook will guide you as to the amount.

 

•  Top up your windscreen Washer Fluid bottle. It helps to add a little detergent washing up liquid and an eggcup full of Methylated Spirit to the water, as the soap clears the smears and the Methylated Spirit removes the Dudus.

 

•  Walk around the Car and visually check that the Tyres all look to be OK.

 

•  When you switch on the Ignition, and before you start the Engine, take a moment to check that all the warning lights are on and then watch that they go off when the engine is running. If any stay on (except the handbrake warning), immediately investigate by consulting the Handbook.

 

•  Take a note of your daily opening mileage so that you can monitor the regularity of topping up Oil and Coolant. Note: If you are having to put Coolant into the Radiator on a daily basis, something is wrong and you should bring the car to SUBARU KENYA for investigation.

 

Similarly, if you have to put more than half a litre of Oil into the Engine every 1000kms, you should also consult us.

Weekly Checks. This will look like a lot, but will take only a few minutes and could save you a lot in repairs and distress:-

 

•  Check your Tyre pressures using a reliable Pressure Gauge (It is a good idea to have your own as often the Guages at Filling stations are not accurate).

 

•  Check your Spare Wheel Tyre pressure.

 

•  Check the level of the Brake and Clutch Fluid in the master cylinder. It will fall very gradually as the Brake Pads and linings wear down and is a good guide to that wear rate. If it falls rapidly, this is dangerous and must be investigated immediatel as it could mean you lose your Brakes and your Clutch.

 

•  Check the level of the Electrolite in your battery (unless it is the sealed type). The level should be just below the hole into the battery. If you allow the level to fall down to the lead plates, it is likely that they will distort and then fail to work. Always use premium distilled water to top up your battery, most Filling Stations sell it (check the seal on the Bottle). Do not use tap water, borehole water or rain water, as all these contain minerals or chemicals which are harmful to batteries.

 

•  Check that your fan belt, airconditioner belt and power steering belt (if fitted) are tight. Press hard on the longest run of the belt, it should not deflect by more than half an inch or one centimeter. If it does it probably squeaks when you start the Engine first thing in the morning. If they are loose they do not do there job properly and will wear out rapidly. Bring the car to us and we will tighten them for you.

 

•  Visually check under the Bonnet for signs of Oil or Water leaks and check the wires you can see to ensure that they are not becoming chaffed or burnt from rubbing on the Engine or the Body.

 

•  Clean the inside of your Windscreen and other Windows with weak soapy water, this will prevent the build up of the misty film which forms from our breath and body heat.

 

Now that you are in the car, switch on the lights on check that they all work. Turn on the Ignition and press the Brake to ensure the Brake lights work (have someone help you with this), put on the turn indicator for each side and check that all are working. From time to time it is also a good idea to remove the Jack from its storage place and make sure it works OK, perhaps even apply a little light Oil to the Screw Mechanism.

 

Bring your Car every 5,000Km to SUBARU KENYA for its routine service and our 50 point Check.

 

THINK about your car

FEEL good about your car

DRIVE safely.