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Check on Regular Basis

The following should be checked regularly: *




1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze).


2 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% antifreeze and 50% water.
Coolant

3 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the MAX mark. Top up if necessary with ATF fluid.
Power Steering Fluid

4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx. 2 US qts. (1.9 liters).
Engine Oil

5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+.
Brake Fluid

* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.