Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

15000 MI or 24000 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
      Tightness, damage, breakage, rattle.
    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.
    Fluid - M/T
    Fluid - Differential
    Fluid - A/T
    Drum Brake System
      Drum and shoes - wear, damage.
    Drive/Propeller Shaft
      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.
    Disc Brake System
      Discs and Pads - thickness, wear, damage.
    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 Pedal Assy
    Brake Hose/Line
      Leakage, damage, clamps tight.
    Brake Fluid
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
    Engine Oil
Rotate
    Tires
      At mileage interval only. Check tire for damage, debris and uneven wear. Adjust pressures as needed.