If the maintenance procedure has not been followed for a long time, then the checks and adjustments described below should be carried out more often, or as needed. The greatest amount of adjustment and adjustment work is usually performed on the engine. This is especially true of a used car engine that has not been subjected to regular or timely checks. In such cases, in addition to periodic maintenance, it is necessary to carry out additional adjustment work.
If there are suspicions of engine wear, then it is necessary to check the compression in the cylinders and obtain valuable information regarding the condition of all the main parts of the engine's internal structure. Based on this information, you can get an idea of the scope and degree of complexity of the upcoming work. If, for example, the compression is such that it clearly indicates severe engine wear, then routine maintenance will not restore normal performance and an overhaul with complete disassembly should be performed. The following is a list of work that is most often required to improve persistent abnormal engine operation.
Minor (preparatory) work
Check the condition and level of all fluids in the engine.
Clean, inspect and test the battery.
Check the condition of the cooling system.
Check the condition of all hoses.
Check the condition of the air filter and crankcase ventilation valve.
Replace spark plugs.
Check high-voltage wires, a cover and a runner of the distributor of ignition.
Check and adjust valve clearances.
Check and adjust ignition timing and idle speed.
Check the condition and tension of all belts.
Main works
Complete all secondary activities, as well as those listed below.
Check the recirculation system.
Replace crankcase ventilation spool
Check the fuel system.
Replace high-voltage wires, a cover and a runner of the distributor of ignition.
Check the ignition system.
Check the battery charging system.