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Section 12 - VEHICLE OPERATING EXPENSES
Part A - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and Equipment
- OIL CHANGE, LUBRICATION, and OIL FILTER (Include oil only if purchased for an oil change)
- MOTOR TUNE-UP, including -
| adjust ignition | | timing or mixture | | adjust valve |
| air/fuel filters | | breather/vapor/air | | filter element |
| computer sensor | | distributor cap, rotor | | emission controls |
| ignition wires | | pcv valve | | spark plugs |
- BRAKE WORK, including -
| anti-lock brake | | hydraulic system | | parking brake |
| bleed brake system | | master cylinder | | shoes or pads |
| brake adjustment | | machine drums/rotors | | wheel calipers |
| wheel cylinder |
- BATTERY PURCHASES OR INSTALLATION
- TIRE PURCHASES OR MOUNTING
- TIRE REPAIRS
- FRONT END ALIGNMENT, WHEEL BALANCING, WHEEL ROTATION
- STEERING OR FRONT-END WORK, including -
| axle bearing/seals | | CV joints/boots | | steering box/linkage |
| axle shafts | | idler arms | | studs, lug nuts |
| ball joints | | power steering fluid/filter | | tie rods |
| bushings | | rack and pinion | | wheel hubs |
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORK, including -
| alternator belt | | alternator/generator | | gauges/instruments |
| car computer | | coil | | switches |
| ignition system | | starter motor | | battery charging |
| voltage-regulator | | wiring |
- ENGINE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, including -
| carburetor | | fuel pump/lines/filter | | pistons/rods |
| choke | | gaskets | | timing chain/gears or belt |
| crankshaft bearings | | motor mounts | | turbo charge |
| fuel injector | | oil pump/cooler/hoses/lines |
- AIR CONDITIONING WORK, including -
| compressor | | condenser | | motor/switch |
| recharging |
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WORK, including -
| coolant or filter | | cooling fan/controls | | fan switch or motor |
| fan or water pump belt | | hoses | | pressure cap |
| heater core | | thermostat | | water pump |
| radiator | | cooling fan relay |
- EXHAUST SYSTEM WORK, including -
| catalytic converter | | muffler | | exhaust pipe |
| hanger/clamps | | resonator | | manifold gasket |
- CLUTCH OR TRANSMISSION WORK, including -
| clutch cable | | clutch fork | | flywheel |
| hydraulic system | | master cylinder | | pilot bearing |
| rebuilt transmission | | safety switch | | shaft seal |
| transaxle | | transmission filter |
- BODY WORK OR PAINTING, including -
| convertible top | | doors | | sanding |
| crash repairs | | glass replaced | | T-roof |
| window repair/replacement | | rust proofing | | vinyl top |
- SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT, including MacPherson struts
- DRIVE SHAFT OR REAR-END WORK, including -
| axle fluid | | axle mounts/bushings | | grommet |
| CV joints | | differential | | rear wheel bearings |
| rear axle | | rear wheel axle seal | | universal joint |
| suspension | | tie rods | | coil or leaf springs |
- VIDEO EQUIPMENT OR INSTALLATION, including -
| GPS navigational system with screen | | satellite receiver, In-Motion Satellite receiver |
| televisions and combinations of TVs with VCRs and/or DVD players | | Video game consoles |
- AUDIO EQUIPMENT OR INSTALLATION, including -
| antenna | | radio | | tape player |
| CB antenna | | speakers | | satellite radio equipment |
| CB radio | | stereo equipment |
- VEHICLE ACCESSORIES OR CUSTOMIZING, including -
| alarm system | | fender skirts | | spoilers |
| bike/ski racks | | luggage rack | | steering wheel covers |
| bumper guards | | running boards |
| carpeting | | seat covers |
- VEHICLE CLEANING SERVICES OR CLEANING SUPPLIES
| vehicle detailing | | vacuuming | | tire/rim cleaners |
| full service car wash | | wash, wax, and polish supplies | | self service car wash |
- OTHER VEHICLE SERVICES, PARTS, OR EQUIPMENT, including -
| battery cables | | jack | | charcoal canister-filters |
| brake lights | | light bulbs | | windshield-wipers |
| upholstery work | | speedometer cable | | heater repair |
| gas cable/cap/can | | vent filters | | hub caps |
| gasket sets | | wheel lugs | | gasket sets |
| headlights | | wheels/rims | | tire/wheel combination |
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Last Modified Date: April 16, 2009