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Maintenance

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Check Engine Oil
Check Transmission Oil
Check Brake Fluid
Check Radiator Coolant
Check Windshield Wiper Fluid
Check Fan Belts
Check Hoses
Check Air Cleaner
Check Seat Belts
Check Tire Pressure (air up to recommended pressure for highway driving, air down at trailhead, air up prior to trip home)
Check for Tire Wear or Damage
Tighten Drive Shaft U-bolts
Check and Tighten Lug Bolts
Check for Frame Cracks
Check Brake Pads & Shoes (adequate braking pad material, in good condition and without contamination)
Check for Loose Bolts or Nuts Throughout Vehicle
Check Gear Oils: Transfer Case / Differentials, Replace if Necessary
Check Winch for Proper Operation, Check Winch Cable for Kinks, Frays or Damage, Straighten Winch Cable if Necessary
Check Shocks