Under Hood - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: UNDER HOOD: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. GENERAL NOTES

- Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country.
- Check the maintenance schedule.
- Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
- Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first.
- Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance, unless otherwise noted.
- Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.

2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
(a) Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
(a) Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked by leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level lines on the see-through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
(a) Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(a) Check the level on the dipstick with the engine stopped.
9. INSPECT POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check the level on the dipstick.
NOTE: The level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD" range depending on the fluid temperature.

10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check the level of the automatic transmission fluid.






11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
(a) Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose supports.
HINT: If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause inspected and repaired.