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P.S. Here's that list you can print out and take to your mechanic.
| Number 1: | Check out the entire cooling system: radiator, coolant, belts and hoses, cooling fans, heater core and water pump. |
| Number 2: | Tires: check tread depth, uneven wear and tire pressure, and get a real spare. |
| Number 3: | The front end: check ball joints, tie rod ends and steering components. |
| Number 4: | Change the oil. Look for leaks. |
| Number 5: | Check the air conditioning system: refrigerant level, compressor clutch and belts. |
| Number 6: | Check the tranny. Are you close to the recommended service interval? Is the fluid nice and clean? Any leaks? |