How Often Should Chassis Maintenance Be Performed?
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Chassis maintenance primarily consists of three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary maintenance: Primary Maintenance (around 5,000 km): This involves tightening and lubrication-focused maintenance tasks for vehicles that have traveled a certain mileage. It includes inspecting and tightening bolts and nuts on exposed parts of the vehicle, applying lubricant to designated areas, checking and topping up oil levels in various assemblies, and cleaning air filters. The goal is to maintain the vehicle's optimal technical condition and ensure smooth operation. Secondary Maintenance (around 10,000 km): This centers on inspection and adjustment tasks for vehicles that have covered a certain distance. Beyond the primary maintenance tasks, it involves checking and adjusting the engine and electrical equipment, dismantling and cleaning the oil pan and oil filter, inspecting and adjusting steering and braking mechanisms, and servicing front and rear wheel hub bearings. Lubricants are replenished, tires are inspected and rotated. The aim is to ensure all components, mechanisms, and assemblies function properly between two secondary maintenance intervals. Tertiary Maintenance (around 20,000 km): This involves comprehensive disassembly, cleaning, inspection, adjustment, and hazard elimination for vehicle assemblies. In addition to primary and secondary maintenance tasks, it includes engine disassembly to remove carbon deposits, sludge, and cooling system contaminants. The chassis assembly may be disassembled for cleaning, inspection, adjustment, and hazard resolution as needed. The frame and body are inspected, rust-treated, or repainted. The objective is to reinforce the normal performance of all assemblies and components, ensuring reliable operation.
