Engine - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: ENGINE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
Perform these procedures after the engine has cooled down.

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT

(a) Inspect the drive belt Testing and Inspection.

2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL

(a) Inspect the engine oil Testing and Inspection.

3. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

(a) Replace the engine oil and oil filter Replacement.

4. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT

(a) Inspect the engine coolant Testing and Inspection.

5. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT

(a) Replace the engine coolant Service and Repair.

6. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

(a) Replace the spark plugs Removal.

7. REPLACE FUEL FILTER

(a) Replace the fuel filter Disassembly.

8. INSPECT BATTERY

(a) Check the battery Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

9. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT

(a) Remove the air cleaner filter element.

(b) Check that the air cleaner filter element is not excessively dirty. If the air cleaner filter element is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner filter element.

(c) Clean the air cleaner filter element with compressed air.

(d) Reinstall the air cleaner filter element.

10. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS

(a) Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.

11. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the fuel tank cap gasket Testing and Inspection.

12. INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS

(a) Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leakage, loose connections, or deformation.

(b) Check for tank band looseness or deformation.