Under Hood
1. Engine oil and filter
2. Air filter
3. Brake fluid
4. Floor mats (replace mats, unless current model)
5. Wiper blades
6. Coolant - if contaminated
7. Tires - minimum tread depth 4/32"
8. Brake pads - if wear is greater than 50%
9. Brake shoes - if wear is greater than 50%
10. Battery
11. Antenna mast - if bent or sticking
12. ATF - if discolored
13. Starting (cold/hot)
14. Acceleration (power, A/T shift points)
15. Driveablility (smoothness)
16. Braking (noise, vibration, effort)
17. Ai-F shift quality
18. M/T shifter quality
19. M/T clutch (smoothness, effort, slippage)
20. CV joint noise (full lock turn R/L)
21. Idle vibration (cold/hot)
22. Steering (effort, drifting R or L)
23. Cruise control operation
24. Parking brake operation
25. Horn operation
26. Wind noise/squeaks/rattles

 
27. Speedometer/odometer operation
28. Heater/defroster operation
29. A/C cooling performance
30. Tire Vibration
31. Engine operating temperature
32. Battery (corrosion, age, change level)
33. Radiator (leaks, road hazard damage)
34. Cooling fan operation
35. Coolant (replace if rusty or non-Acura fluid)
36. Power steering (fluid level, belt tension)
37. Distributor (cap/rotor condition, shaft looseness)
38. Ignition wires
39. Fluid system connections (leakage)
40. A/C compressor (proper cycling, belt tension
41. A/C air - out temperature
42. Heater valve adjustment
43. Alternator belt tension
44. Valve noise
45. Engine mount
46. Brake fluid (replace with Acura fluid)
47. A/C condenser (corrosion, road hazard damage)
48. Engine (remove valve cover, verify adequate maintenance)

Under Vehicle
49. Tires/OEM speed rating
50. Tires/OEM Size
51. Road hazard damage
52. All four matching
53. Uneven wear
54. Sidewall cracking
55. Wheels/rims
56. Valve stern condition
57. Wheel nuts properly torqued (not overtightened)
58. Engine/driveline
59. Engine (oil leaks, drain plug threads)
60. Transmission leaks
61. Coolant leaks
62. Driveshaft boots (cracks, leakage)
63. Brakes
64. Pad thickness
65. Caliper leakage

 
66. Rear lining thickness
67. Rear wheel cylinder leakage
68. Parking brake free movement and adjustment
69. Rotor thickness and surface
70. Caliper free movement
71. Rear drum thickness and surface
72. Hydraulic hose/line leakage
73. Suspension
74. McPherson strut/shock absorber leakage
75. Bushing condition
76. Ball joint tightness
77. Steering/power steering rack leakage
78. Tie rod end tightness
79. Exhaust system
80. Leaks/rattles/road hazard damage

Exterior
81. Headlights (high/low, aim)
82. Brake/turn lights
83. Antenna (retracts fully)
84. Running lights

 
85. Water leaks
86. License plate light
87. Backup light
88. Emergency flasher

Interior
89. Fuel gauge operation
90. All waning lights (illuminated with ignition "ON")
91. Radio/CD/Tape operation
92. Outside mirror operation (R/L)
93. Window operation (noise/speed/full travel)
94. Door locks
95. Alarm operation (check remote)
96. Spare tire (check pressure)
97. Seat belts (proper latching/retraction)
98. Temperature gauge operation
99. Windshield wiper/washer operation
100. Rear defogger operation
101. Inside mirror/vanity mirror

 
102. Power seat operation
103. Interior lights (switch/door operation)
104. Luggage area (jack/tools)
105. Sunroof operation
106. SRS (no warning lights)
107. Fuel cover release
108. Engine hood release
109. Trunk lid release
110. Headrest movement
111. Seat heater
112. Steering wheel tilt
113. Radio auto mode function
114. Clock functions
115. Cigarette lighter