Dodge Light System Inspection

Brake Lights
Custom Lights
Left and Right Indicators
Registration Plate Illumination
Side Lights
Headlight Direction and Targeting
Cabin Lights and Operation
Reverse Lights
Headlights - Illumination
Fog Lights

Caliber Cooling System Inspection

Inspect expansion bottle and cap
Hose Condition - Inspect coolant hoses for leaks and general condition
Monitor cooling fan for operation on engine idle - standing
Radiator Condition - Check radiator level and inspect for leaks
Inspect radiator cap condition
Fluid Levels and Anti-Freeze Strength
Drain and replace cooling system fluid

Braking System Inspection for Caliber, Dodge

After removing front and rear wheels:-

Inspect auxiliary handbrake shoes where appropriate
Replace Brake Fluid
Handbrake operation and handbrake travel
Deep Scratches and Scoring by physical system damage or particle contamination
hand brake linkages condition - cleaning and lubrication
Brake and Clutch Fluid Levels and Top Up
Adjust handbrake
Brake callipers Condition Operation and Leaking
Brake Disc Condition
Brake Drum Condition
Possible Fatigue Cracking
Wheel cylinders Condition Operation and Leaking
Brake pipe Condition
Corrosion
Brake Pad movement and Wear
Corrosion

Caliber Windscreen

Condition of windscreen wiper blades
Check windscreen for stone chips, scratches and general condition
Windscreen Washer Fluid Levels and topping up

Dodge Caliber Electrical System

Reset service light where necessary
Horn Functionality
Charging system functionality
Battery Condition
Battery Seating and Fluid Levels
Battery condition test

Dodge Steering and Suspension on Caliber

Tyre Pressures - inc Spare
Steering Condition
Tyre Condition - inc Spare
Evidence of wear and wheel alignment
Replace wheels after inspection, setting wheel nut torque to recommendations
Steering System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
Shock Absorbers performance
Steering Rack Gaitor condition
Shock absorbers operation, evidence of bush wear
Suspension System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
Wheel Bearings for wear - play or noise
Wheels tested for correct balance including spare
Power Steering Reservoir Levels and Top Up

Dodge Engine Compartment

Fan Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
Timing - Cam Belt
Check oil level and report condition
Alternator Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
Inspect and Replace Spark Plugs where necessary (special plugs replaced where agreed)
Test starter motor for crank operation mount condition
Auxiliary Drive Belts Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
Inspect HT Lead condition
Inspect Distributor Cap condition
Test alternator for charging ability and mounts
Inspect Timing or cam Belt and report on condition and replacement
Inspect Rotor Arm Condition
Engine Oil Replacement (Special Oils or Synthetic Oils where agreed)

Vehicle Cabin

Seatbelt Inspection
Clutch Operation

Dodge Diesel Specific

Heater/Glow plug indicator
Replace diesel fuel filter
visually check smoke emissions

Unlike a Petrol Spark Ignition; a diesel engine uses compression ignition. A mixture of fuel and air are compressed in the combustion chamber. As they compress, the gases increase in temperature until they ignite. To assist cold engine start – Diesel engines are fitted with glow-plugs to help raise the temperature for ignition.