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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. Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid.
Power Steering Fluid

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

4. Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx. 1.6 US qt. (1.5 liter).
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

Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.


*Engine oil should he checked each time the car is refueled.