Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

15000 MI or 24000 KM

Lubricate
    Sunroof / Moonroof
      Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease
    Hood Hinge
      Hood lid hinges - Lubricate
    Doors
      Door hinges and straps - Lubricate
Reset
    Tire Monitoring System
    Service Reminder Indicators
Clean
    Cowl
      Plenum panel - Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary
Check
    Wiper and Washer Systems
      Wiper/Washer/Headlight Washer - Check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary.
    Wiper Blade
      Check condition and replace if necessary.
    Tires
      Check tires incl spare (if equipped) for wear and damage, Check and adjust air pressure if necessary.
    Tire Inflator Bottle
      Check renewal date of tire set (where applicable)
    Suspension
      Check for excessive play, check dust seals on ball joints and tie rods.
    Steering
      Check for excessive play, check dust seals on tie rod ends
    Manual Transmission/Transaxle
      Transmission and final drive - check for leaks
    Lighting and Horns
      Rear Lighting
    Lighting and Horns
      Front Lighting
    Horn
      Horn - Check function.
    Exhaust System
      Check for damage, leaks.
    Engine
      Engine Compartment - Check for leaks.
    Drive/Propeller Shaft
      Drive Shaft Boots - Check.
    Drive Belt Tensioner
      Check condition, replace if necessary.
    Drive Belt
      Ribbed V Belt - Check condition, replace if necessary.
    Cooling System
      Cooling System - Check level, add if necessary.
    Brake Pad
      Check thickness of brake pads visually (using flashlight through a hole in wheel)
    Brake Hose/Line
      Make sure brake hoses are not twisted. Check brake hoses for clearance when steering is at full lock. Check hoses for porosity, bubbles, chafing and cracks. Check brake line connections for leaks or corrosion. Check lines for secure attachments.
    Brake Fluid
      Check fluid level, add if necessary. Check for leaks at brake master cylinder, brake booster, calipers and ABS hydraulic unit.
    Body and Frame
      Underbody - Check for damage and leaks.
    Axle Shaft Assembly
      Check boots
    Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
      Transmission and final drive - check for leaks
Diagnose/Test
    Vehicle
      Road Test: Check braking, kick down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories.
Inspect
    Battery
      Check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage, replace if necessary. Also check fluid level (only if can be seen through the housing and fill if necessary)
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
    Engine Oil
    Cabin Air Filter / Purifier