Engine - General Maintenance

INSPECTION

HINT: Inspect these items when the engine is cold.

1. REPLACE TIMING BELT

2. INSPECT DRIVE BELTS
GENERATOR:
PS:
A/C:

3. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

4. INSPECT AIR FILTER
a. Visually check that the air cleaner element is not excessively dirty, damaged or oily.

HINT: Oiliness may indicate a stuck PCV valve.

If necessary, replace the air cleaner element.




b. Clean the element with compressed air.
First blow from back side thoroughly, then blow off the front side of the element.

5. REPLACE AIR FILTER
Replace the used air cleaner element with a new one.

6. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
7. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
8. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
9. REPLACE GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP

10. INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BAND
Visually inspect the fuel lines for cracks, leakage loose connections, deformation or tank band looseness.

11. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
Visually inspect the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.

12. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE