Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task in the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

Servicing Specifications

Maintenance - component location

Introduction

Intensive maintenance

Engine oil and filter renewal (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Front and rear brake pad/shoe check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Fluid leak check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Seat belt check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Exhaust system check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Roadwheel security check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Choke adjustment check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Engine idle speed check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Mixture adjustment check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Spark plug check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

HT lead, distributor cap and ignition circuit check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Hinge and lock check and lubrication (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Ignition timing and contact breaker gap (dwell angle) check - OHV engines (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Throttle damper operation check (6000 Mile (10 000 Km) / 6 Month Service)

Battery terminal check (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service

Engine valve clearance check - OHV engines (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Handbrake check (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Auxiliary drivebelt check (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Spark plug renewal (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Gearbox oil level check (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Contact breaker point renewal and distributor lubrication - OHV engines (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Steering and suspension security check (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Underbody inspection (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Brake pipe and hose check (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Road test (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Crankcase ventilation system check (12 000 Mile (20 000 Km) / 12 Month Service)

Air cleaner temperature control check (24 000 Mile (40 000 Km) / every 2 years)

Emission control filter element renewal - CVH engines (24 000 Mile (40 000 Km) / every 2 years)

Air cleaner element renewal (24 000 Mile (40 000 Km) / every 2 years)

Brake hydraulic system seal and hose renewal (36 000 Mile (60 000 Km) / every 3 years)

Brake hydraulic fluid renewal (36 000 Mile (60 000 Km) / every 3 years)

Timing belt renewal - CVH engines (36 000 Mile (60 000 Km) / every 3 years)

Front wheel alignment check (36 000 Mile (60 000 Km) / every 3 years)

Engine coolant renewal (Every 2 years (regardless of mileage)