14 Vehicle Inspection Guide Engine compartment (with engine off) Engine oil Use the dipstick to verify the oil level is in the proper operating range. See Engine oil check in the Maintenance chapter. Engine coolant Look through the plastic reservoir or the clear sight glass on the reservoir (depending upon vehicle equipment) and verify the coolant level is within the proper operating range. Do not remove the pressure cap until the coolant has cooled. See Engine coolant check in the Maintenance chapter. Power steering fluid Verify that the fluid level is in the proper operating range. See Power steering fluid check in the Maintenance chapter.
Brake fluid Remove the master cylinder caps and inspect the fluid level. See Brake fluid check in the Maintenance chapter. Clutch fluid Remove the cap and inspect the fluid level. See Clutch fluid and linkage in the Maintenance chapter. Belts (fan, alternator, water pump and air conditioning compressor) Inspect for glazing, fraying or cracking. There should be no more than 5-7 cracks per rib, per inch (2.5 centimeters). Fluid leaks Inspect for signs of fluid puddles or dripping fluid on the ground under the engine, or the underside of the engine.
HVAC air inlet Inspect for debris that may have collected on the HVAC air inlet grille or inside the exterior module as this may reduce system performance. 2015 F-650/750 (f67) Owners Guide gf (ownloose) , 1st Printing, December 2013 Canadian_French (fr_can)