Under Hood - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: UNDER HOOD: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. GENERAL NOTES

* Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country.

* Check the maintenance schedule.

* Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.

* Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time (months) elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first.

* Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted.

* Failing to check each maintenance item could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.

2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

(a) Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.

3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

(a) Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.

4. RADIATOR AND HOSES

(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked by leaves, dirt and bugs.

(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.

5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

(a) Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.

HINT
If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake the vehicle.

6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

(a) Check that the brake fluid level is near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.

7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT

(a) Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oil.

8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL

(a) Check that the level of engine oil is between "F" and "L" on the dipstick with the engine turned off.

9. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

(a) Check the level of the manual transmission oil .

10. EXHAUST SYSTEM

(a) Visually inspect for severe corrosion, cracks, holes or loose supports.

HINT
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, inspect and repair the exhaust system.