Winter Checklist

Fanbelt - Check for wear or frayed edges.

Battery - Clean posts, smear with petroleum jelly and tighten leads. Top up with distilled water to cover the plates.

Air cleaner - Set to winter where cleaner has a summer and winter setting.

Carburettor - Look for any signs of petrol leaking Windscreen wipers. Replace worn bladesCheck hoses for cracks or leaks.

Ensure tyres exceed 1.5mm tread depth (Check your tyre specifications, (winter is a good time to run new tyres in, as the cooler the conditions reduce wear) Check the walls for cracks and cuts.

Ensure that there are no leaks in the muffler systemUse a silicon spray on rubber door and window seals to keep them supple and effective.

Check that head and tail lights are all functioning and that head lamp lenses are clean and glasses are not crackedCheck brakes for wear. 

Ensure brake master cylinder is topped up. If the fluid has not been replaced for 2 years, drain and replace with correct hydraulic fluid.

Check rust spots, clean and touch up. Polishing or waxing will protect the paint-work and improve looks.

Check jack for operationPlugs. 

Clean and replace in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation. Ensure leads are firm.