After buying a 2nd car , what do I need to have checked or maintained ?

**harbingerx** · January 16th, 2013 03:35 PM

Hi Tsikoteers,
I'm new here and I just bought a 2nd hand car and I plan to use it on a very long trip. Can you tell me what I need to have checked first
in no particular order so I wont have any issues on my long trip ? TIA.

**raine** · January 16th, 2013 03:59 PM

meron ba itong timming belt? kailan napalitan baka bumigay, check oil , water , brake fluid/pad/shoe, gas

**yourman_2nd** · January 16th, 2013 04:21 PM

anong car yan sir? year model?

**harbingerx** · January 21st, 2013 08:45 PM

Sorry for the late reply mga sirs, it's a Mitsubishi Lancer GLX 2010 model

**robot.sonic** · January 21st, 2013 09:24 PM

^ mileage? hawak mo PMS records?

**1D4LV** · January 21st, 2013 11:56 PM

i assume, its below the recommended reading pa for changing the timing belt.
but to be sure better have it checked.
replace all fluids, check the drive belts and replace if necessary.
check the brake pads.
check tire condition.

**koji kabuto** · January 22nd, 2013 11:03 AM

Since 2010 lang yan, baka generally ok pa. But to have a peace of mind, here are the things that I would do:

- replace all fluids
- check brake pads and lines
- check all belts and hoses
- check lights / bulbs
- check spare tire (this is the most neglegted item in vehicles)
- check wheel alignment

**harbingerx** · January 22nd, 2013 11:10 AM

Thank you for the reply mgs sirs, mileage is just 32k , please dont bash me for this question but what is PMS , sorry this is actually my first car , dont really know much .