Contents: Weekly or before a long trip ⬇ Every 15,000 km or 12 months ⬇ Every 30,000 km or two years ⬇ Every 45,000 km or three years ⬇ Every 60,000 km or four years ⬇ Every 105,000 km or seven years ⬇ Every year, regardless of mileage ⬇ Every two years, regardless of…⬇
Weekly or before a long trip
- Check the engine oil level (Section 1)
- Check the coolant level (Section 2)
- Top up the washer reservoir. (Section 12)
- Check tire pressures (cold), including the spare (Section 10)
Every 15,000 km or 12 months
Engine (Section 1)
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Cooling system (Section 2)
- Check for leaks in the cooling system
- Check the cooling fan/alternator drive belt
Fuel and exhaust systems (Section 3)
- Replace the air filter element
- Check and adjust idle speed and mixture
- Check the fuel lines
- Lubricate the accelerator control
- Clean the carburetor fuel inlet strainer
Ignition system (Section 4)
- Clean and inspect the distributor cap, distributor rotor, high tension wires and ignition coil
Automatic transmission (Section 6)
- Check the transmission fluid level
Main gear and drive shafts (Section 8)
- Check the final drive oil level
- Check the rubber boots on the drive shaft
Brake system (Section 9)
- Check and top up the brake fluid level if necessary
- Check the wear of the brake pad linings
- Check the brake hydraulic system pipes and hoses
- Check the operation of the vacuum servo
Suspension and steering (Section 10)
- Check the steering and suspension ball joints
- Check the power steering pump drive belt
- Check the condition of your tires
Body and joints (Section 11)
- Lubricate the hinges and locks (only at 15,000, 45,000, 75,000 km, etc.)
- Check the protective coating of the bottom
Electrical system (Section 12)
- Check the windshield washer system and wiper blades
- Check the headlight adjustment
- Check the operation of all electrical equipment
Every 30,000 km or two years
Fuel and exhaust systems (Section 3)
- Replace the fuel filter on fuel injected engines only
Ignition system (Section 4)
- Replace the spark plugs
Clutch (Section 5)
- Check the clutch pedal adjustment
Manual transmission (Section 6)
- Check the manual transmission oil level
Brake system (Section 9)
- Check the handbrake shoe pads
Suspension and steering (Section 10)
- Check the power steering fluid level
Body and joints (Section 11)
- Check the air conditioning system
Every 45,000 km or three years
Automatic transmission (Section 6)
- Change the transmission fluid
Every 60,000 km or four years
Engine (Section 1)
- Check the timing belt
Every 105,000 km or seven years
Engine (Section 1)
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- Replace the timing belt
Every year, regardless of mileage
Brake system (Section 9)
- Replace hydraulic brake fluid
Every two years, regardless of mileage
Cooling system (Section 2)
- Replace the coolant
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