80% of our tows are preventable with 15 minutes weekly. Tropical heat + floods need extra care.
Weekly 10-Point (5 Minutes)
- Tire 32-35psi: Check cold, tread coin test, rotate 10k km
- Oil honey color: 5-10k km or 6 months, whichever first
- Coolant MIN-MAX: Pre-mixed, not tap water
- Brakes <3mm: Squeal = change, fluid 2 years (humidity)
- Battery 12.4V: Clean terminals baking soda
- Wipers & lights: Streak? Replace
- Belt cracks? Replace before snap
- Air filter: Tap monthly, 20k km replace (dusty)
- Leaks: Green=coolant, red=ATF, black=oil
- Cabin filter: 15k km, prevents musty AC
Flood Prep (Jakarta Must)
Wading depth: city 300mm, SUV 500-700mm. Walk first, steady speed, don't restart hydrolocked — tow. After: pump brakes, check diff oil milky = water, change.
Save Money
| Job | DIY | Bengkel |
|---|---|---|
| Oil + filter | Rp 450k | Rp 800k |
| Air filter | Rp 150k | Rp 300k |
| Brake pads | Rp 400k | Rp 750k |
Stick Sunday checklist on garage wall — coffee, 15 min, save Rp 5jt yearly.
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