Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

45000 MI or 72000 KM

Lubricate
    Doors
Check
    Wheel Bearing
      Check front and rear for wear, damage, abnormal noise or rattles.
    Valve Clearance
      Inspect and adjust as needed.
Inspect
    Wheels
      Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. Disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
    Suspension
      Tightness, damage, rattle, breakage.
    Steering
      For severe usage condition C, check steering wheel free play, gear box oil and linkage at 3000 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first). For severe usage conditions A,B,D,E and F, check steering wheel free play, gear box oil and linkage at 7,500 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Power Steering
      If equipped
    Parking Brake System
      Check tooth tip for damage or wear, replace as needed. Check brake lever for proper operation and stroke (7-9 notches with 44 lbs of pull pressure) and adjust as needed.
    Parking Brake Cable
      Inspect for damage and smooth movement. Replace as needed.
    Idle Speed
      The manufacturer only shows idle speed inspection every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) for NON California Emission vehicles. For CA cars the inspect is every 30k.
    Drum Brake System
      For severe usage conditions E and F, inspect Drum and shoes - wear, damage every 15 months or 15,000 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Drive/Propeller Shaft
      For severe usage conditions D,E and F, inspect every 15 months or 15,000 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first). Check flange yoke bolts for tightness and retigthen as needed. Check U joint and propeller shaft spline for rattle. If rattle found, replace defective part.
    Drive Belt
      For severe usage conditions C and D, every 15 months or 15,000 miles, Check for cracks, wear and fluid contamination. Adjust tension if necessary. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Distributor Cap
      For severe usage condition E, every 15 months or 15,000 miles, inspect for cracks and wear. Replace as needed. Dust and stains can be cleaned using a dry, soft cloth. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Disc Brake System
      For severe usage conditions E and F, inspect Discs and Pads - thickness, wear, damage every 15 months or 15,000 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Clutch Pedal Assembly
      Pedal height 5 mm (0.2 inches) above brake pedal height. Clutch pedal free travel 15-25 mm (0.6 - 1.1 inches).
    Brake Hose/Line
      Leakage, damage, clamps tight.
    Brake Fluid
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
      For severe usage condition C, change every 7500 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first). For severe usage conditions A,B,D,E and F, change every 3 months or 3000 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Fluid Line/Hose, A/T
      Replace fluid hose.
    Fluid - M/T
      For severe usage conditions A,C and F, replace every 15 months or 15,000 miles. For other conditions, inspect. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Fluid - Differential
      For severe usage conditions A,C and F, replace every 15 months or 15,000 miles. For other conditions, inspect. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Fluid - A/T
      4 Speed ONLY. For severe usage conditions A,C and F, replace every 15 months or 15,000 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Engine Oil
      For severe usage condition C, change every 7500 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first). For severe usage conditions A,B,D,E and F, change every 3 months or 3000 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
    Air Filter Element
      For severe usage condition D, replace every 15 months or 15,000 miles. For definitions of letter codes, refer to Severe Usage Condition Codes (Read this first).
Rotate
    Tires
      At mileage interval only. Check tire for damage, debris and uneven wear. Adjust pressures as needed.