Preliminary Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Go to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION before continuing.
Discuss driving habits with the owner. Is the A/C ON or the Defroster mode ON full time? Are the tires at the correct pressure? Are the wheels and tires the correct size? Are there excessively heavy loads being carried? Is the acceleration rate too much, too often? Remove the air filter element and check for dirt or for restrictions.