July 20, 2017
Mechanical Car Inspection
Look under the bell housing (where the engine and transmission meet). If
there is even a hint of dripping oil suspect either a blown transmission seal or
a blown rear seal in the engine. To replace either requires the removal of the
transmission and probably the replacement of the clutch plate. An oil leak may
also signal excessive wear on transmission parts - people are apt to neglect
their transmissions. Have someone with a good nose for the smell of transmission
oil (it has a sharper odor than engine oil) check the drip to identify it.
Carefully remove the radiator cap, allowing steam to slowly escape if the
engine is warm. Check the cap and the filler neck for oily grey foam. Its
presence may mean the head gasket is leaking oil into the coolant.
Closely check the alignment of the body parts. A crooked bumper or a fender
that doesn't quite match up suggest the car experienced a nasty bump that may
have bent the frame launch
crp123. Such a car should be considered for purchase only with extreme
caution.
Do the doors open and close with ease. Should there be any need to lift the
door to latch it, you may be dealing with door post so rusted (externally or
internally) that they no longer support the weight of the door. Lift the door
and watch to see whether the post flexes. If it does, quietly close the door and
bid the owner adieu.
Lift the floor mats and carpets to see what's going on below. Dust and gum
wrappers are fine, but anything soggy is potential trouble. Look closely for
rust and check brake lines running through the afflicted area for signs of
corrosion -a small but potentially life-threatening matter.
Look at the wheels, tires, and brake hubs for dark or damp spots that might
indicate leaking brake fluid launch
x431 v +. If you're suspicious, look closely at the bottom of the brake
backing plate (with your head stuck under the car looking up, it's the inboard
side of the wheel). There, between the (stationary) backing plate and the
(movable) wheel, you may find a drop of brake fluid; if in doubt, smell it, and
compare it to the liquid in the brake fluid reservoir. Its presence means
replacing brake wheel cylinders on the axle, and most likely the brake shoes. If
the car has disk brakes, check for wet spots around the calipers, particularly
along the bottom surfaces.
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The following are some tips on mechanical checks when inspecting a car:
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