General information about maintenance (Skoda Yeti 5L)

This chapter has been compiled to help the car owner maintain his vehicle in a state of maximum readiness for operation, obtaining effective output from it while meeting the requirements for economy and safety. The schedule of current maintenance of the car is given in Section 3. Below are sections offered to the reader's attention. dedicated to a detailed description of the procedure for performing each of the maintenance procedures separately. The material includes descriptions of visual inspections, adjustments, procedures for removing and installing components, as well as various useful tips and recommendations. The illustrations at the beginning of the chapter showing the engine compartment, as well as the accompanying illustrations in the text, will help the reader understand the location of the vehicle components that require service.

By servicing the vehicle according to the agreed schedule and following the recommendations below, the reader will receive a clear program of action, the implementation of which will ensure the long-term and reliable service of his vehicle. Remember that this program is designed on a comprehensive basis and following only individual points while neglecting others will not lead to the desired result.

Please also remember that under severe operating conditions, such as predominantly urban driving, frequent travel in mountainous areas, towing a trailer or driving in dusty conditions, maintenance should be performed more frequently.

In the process of servicing your car, the reader will see that many procedures can, and should, be combined into general groups due to the similarity of their nature or the proximity of the location of the units. For example, if the vehicle is raised off the ground for any reason, you should take the opportunity to also check the condition of the exhaust system components, suspension and steering. Also, using a rented torque wrench, check the tightening force of all accessible threaded fasteners. While rotating the wheels, at the same time assess the condition of the brake mechanisms and wheel bearings.

The first step in servicing a vehicle is always self-training by the performer. Carefully review the material in this chapter, then make a list of the components that need attention, prepare the necessary tools, and make a brief plan for the upcoming work. If you encounter any problems that cannot be resolved, please contact our car service specialists for help.