Maintenance Item
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Specific Work Required
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ENGINE
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Engine valve clearance
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Measure clearance.
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Drive belts
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Replace engine timing belt.
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Drive timing belt
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Inspect for wear, cracks and fraying, and check tension.
Replace drive belt.
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Engine oil
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Replace engine oil and inspect for leakage.
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Engine oil filter
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Replace oil filter and inspect for leakage.
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COOLING SYSTEM
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Cooling system
(including coolant level adjustment)
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Check coolant level and quality, and inspect for leakage.
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Engine coolant
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Replace coolant.
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FUEL SYSTEM
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Air cleaner element
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Inspect for dirt, oil and damage.
Clean air cleaner element (by blowing air).
Replace air cleaner element.
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Fuel filter
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Replace fuel filter.
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Fuel lines and hoses
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Inspect for cracks, leakage and loose connection.
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IGNITION SYSTEM
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Spark plugs
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Inspect for wear, damage, carbon, high-tension lead condition and measure plug gap.
Replace spark plugs.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
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Evaporative system
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Check system operation (see W/M), vapor lines, vacuum fitting hoses and connection.
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E.G.R. system
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Check system operation (see W/M), vacuum fitting hoses and connection.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity
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Check level and specific gravity.
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All electrical system
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Check function of lighting system, windshield wiper (including wiper blade condition) and washer and power windows.
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Head light alignment
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Check head light alignment.
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CHASSIS and BODY
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Brake and clutch pedals
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Check pedal height and free play.
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Clutch fluid
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Check fluid level and inspect for leakage.
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Brake fluid
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Check fluid level and inspect for leakage.
Replace brake fluid.
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Clutch fluid
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Check fluid level and inspect for leakage.
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Brake lines, hoses and connections
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Inspect for cracks, damage, chafing, corrosion, scars, swelling and fluid leakage.
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Parking brake
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Check lever stroke.
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Power brake unit (brake booster) and hoses
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Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for improper attachment, air tightness, cracks chafing and deterioration.
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Disc brakes
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Test for judder and noise. Inspect caliper for correct operation and fluid leakage, brake pads for wear. Check disc plate condition and thickness.
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Drum brakes
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Test for judder and noise. Inspect brake drum for wear and scratches; brake lining for wear, peeling and cracks; and wheel cylinder for fluid leakage.
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Power steering fluid, lines, hoses and connections
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Check fluid level and condition. Inspect for loose connection, routing, damage, and leaks.
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Steering operation and linkages
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Check steering wheel free play, hard steering, and operation noise. Check linkages, boots and ball joints condition. Check grease or gear oil.
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Front and rear suspension and ball joints
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Inspect for grease leakage, cracks, damage and looseness.
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Manual transmission/transaxle oil
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Check oil level and inspect for leakage.
Replace manual transmission/transaxle oil.
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Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
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Check fluid level.
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Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid
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Replace automatic transmission/transaxle fluid.
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Rear differential oil
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Check oil level and inspect for leakage.
Replace rear differential oil.
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Transfer oil
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Check oil level and inspect for leakage.
Replace transfer oil.
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Drive shaft dust boots
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Inspect for grease leakage, cracks, damage and looseness.
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Body condition
(for rust, corrosion and perforation)
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Inspect body surface for paint damage, rust, corrosion and perforation.
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Exhaust system heat shields
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Inspect for damage, corrosion, looseness of connections and gas leakage.
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Wheel nuts
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Tighten wheel nuts.
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Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
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Tighten bolts and nuts fastening suspension components, members and seat frames.
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Tires
(including spare tire)
(with inflation pressure adjustment)
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Check air pressure and inspect tires for tread wear, damage and cracks; and wheels for damage and corrosion.
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Hinges and catches
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Lubricate hinges and catches of doors, trunk lid and hood.
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Road test
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Check brake operation/clutch operation/steering control/operation of meters and gauges/squeaks, rattles or unusual noises/engine general performance/emergency locking retractors.
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AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
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Cabin air filter
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Replace cabin air filter.
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