Under Hood - General Maintenance
UNDER HOODGENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES
^ Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown.
^ Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.
^ Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic maintenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).
^ Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless otherwise noted.
^ Failure to do even one item can cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
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 with leaves, dirt or bugs.
b. Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
6. BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID LEVELS
Check that the brake and clutch fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
9. SEQUENTIAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL
10. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
a. Check the level.
b. The level should be in the HOT or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature.
11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause located and corrected.