logbook service vs general service

A LOG BOOK SERVICE IS A SERVICE CARRIED OUT PRESCRIBED BY THE VEHICLES MANUFACTURER. THESE ARE TYPICALLY EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 10,000KM.  LOGBOOK SERVICING NEEDS TO BE FOLLOWED TO MAINTAIN A VEHICLES WARRANTY  AND IS IMPORTANT IF YOU EVER NEED TO RESELL YOUR VEHICLE. 

LOGBOOK SERVICE BOOKS ARE TYPICALLY IN YOUR GLOVEBOX AND TELL YOUR MECHANIC WHICH PARTS OF YOUR VEHICLE NEED TO BE CHECKED/ CHANGED DEPENDING ON WHICH SERVICE IS DUE. 

LOGBOOK SERVICES ALWAYS CHECK

• Changing the engine oil, filter
• Inspecting the air and fuel filters
• Verifying the levels of brake, power steering, and coolant fluids
• Examining all brake components
• Checking the timing belts
• Inspecting the radiator hoses
• Assessing the battery’s performance
• Verifying the tyre pressure
• Checking the lights

ADDITIONALLY LOGBOOK SERVICES CAN INCLUDE:

• Changing air filter
• Changing fuel filter
• Changing cabin filter
• Changing front and rear diff oils
• Brake fluid flush
• Changing spark plugs
• DPF burn
• Coolant Flush