Engine - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: ENGINE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
HINT: Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
HINT: Testing and Inspection

2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
HINT: Replacement

3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
HINT: Testing and Inspection

4. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
(a) Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
5. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS
HINT: Testing and Inspection

6. INSPECT BATTERY
HINT: Component Tests and General Diagnostics





7. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER
(a) Remove the air filter.
(b) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily. If necessary, replace the air filter.
(c) Reinstall the air filter.
8. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER
(a) Replace the air filter with a new one.
9. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET
HINT: Inspection

10. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS AND FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS
(a) Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation or tank band looseness.
11. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
HINT: Testing and Inspection