Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

15000 MI or 24000 KM

Reset
    Oil Change Reminder Lamp
      Perform at mileage interval or every 6 months whichever occurs first. Reset the oil replacement reminder ("MAINT REQD") light after replacing engine oil, if vehicle is equipped with this light.
Clean
    Cabin Air Filter / Purifier
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first - if equipped.
Inspect
    Steering Gear
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months whichever occurs first. Inspect steering gear box for signs of leakage.
    Steering
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel. Inspect the linkage for excessive freeplay, bending and damage and dust boots for deterioration, cracks and damage. Inspect steering gear box condition.
    Exhaust System
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration and damage. Check for exhaust leakage.
    Drum Brake System
      Inspect brake shoes and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Disc Brake System
      Inspect pads and discs for excessive wear at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first. Measure thickness and disc runout every 30,000 miles or 36 months.
    Coolant
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Inspect coolant and check system hoses and connections for corrosion and leaks.
    Constant Velocity Joint Boot
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Inspect drive shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration and damage.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of leakage.
    Ball Joint
      Perform at mileage interval or every 18 months, whichever comes first. Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage. Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage.
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
      Perform at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
    Engine Oil
      Perform at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
Rotate
    Tires
      Perform at mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever comes first.