Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

30000 MI or 48000 KM

Lubricate
    Control Arm Bushing
Tighten/Torque
    Wheels
      Steel wheels: 51-58 ft. lbs; Aluminum wheels 58-73 ft. lbs.
Inspect
    Wheel Cylinder
    Valve Clearance
      Inspect and adjust.
    Steering Gear
      Inspect fluid level of manual steering gear. Check steering wheel for freeplay.
    Steering
    Manual Transmission/Transaxle
      Check fluid level.
    Ignition Timing
      Canadian models only
    Ignition Cable
      All Canadian models and 1981 US models
    Idle Speed
      Canadian models only
    Fluid - A/T
      Check fluid level.
    Exhaust System
    Engine
      Inspect all engine compartment rubber & plastic components.
    EGR Valve
      Canadian models only
    Differential Assembly
      Check fluid level. Replace fluid if equipped with Limited Slip.
    Cooling System
    Constant Velocity Joint Boot
    Choke Housing
      Check and clean choke & linkage.
    Brake Shoe
    Brake Pad
    Brake Hose/Line
    Ball Joint
    Air/Fuel Mixture
      Canadian models only
Replace
    Spark Plug
    Oil Filter, Engine
    Evaporative Emission Control Canister
      Canadian models only.
    Engine Oil
      If your mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12,000 km) yearly, replace the engine oil filter at each oil change.
    Drive Belt
    Coolant
      Drain, flush and refill engine coolant.
    Air Filter Element
Clean/Repack
    Wheel Bearing
      Clean and repack non-driven wheel bearings. Inspect for leaks. Also service whenever drums/rotors are removed.