Weekly or before a long trip
- Check engine oil level (Section 1)
- Check coolant level (Section 2)
- Replenish the washer reservoir. (Section 12)
- Check tire pressures (cold), including spare (Section 10)
Every 15,000 km or 12 months
Engine (Section 1)
- Change engine oil and oil filter
Cooling system (Section 2)
- Check for leaks in the cooling system
- Check Cooling Fan/Alternator Drive Belt
Fuel and exhaust systems (Section 3)
- Replace the air filter element
- Check and adjust idle speed and mixture
- Check fuel lines
- Oil throttle control
- Clean the carburetor fuel inlet strainer
Ignition system (Section 4)
- Clean and check the breaker-distributor cover, distributor runner, high voltage wires and ignition coil
Automatic transmission (Section 6)
- Check transmission fluid level
Main gear and drive shafts (Section 8)
- Check final drive oil level
- Check driveshaft rubber boots
Brake system (Section 9)
- Check and, if necessary, top up the brake fluid level
- Check brake pad wear
- Check the pipes and hoses of the brake hydraulic system
- Check the operation of the vacuum servo
Suspension and steering (Section 10)
- Check steering and suspension ball joints
- Check Power Steering Pump Drive Belt
- Check the condition of the tires
Body and joints (Section 11)
- Lubricate hinges and locks (only at 15,000, 45,000, 75,000 km, etc.)
- Check underbody protection
Electrical system (Section 12)
- Check washer system and wiper blades
- Check 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 spark plugs
Clutch (Section 5)
- Check clutch pedal adjustment
Mechanical Transmission (Section 6)
- Check the oil level of the manual transmission
Brake system (Section 9)
- Check the handbrake shoe gaskets
Suspension and steering (Section 10)
- Check power steering fluid level
Body and joints (Section 11)
- Check the air conditioner system
Every 45,000 km or three years
Automatic transmission (Section 6)
- Change transmission fluid
Every 60,000 km or four years
Engine (Section 1)
- Check timing belt
Every 105,000 km or seven years
Engine (Section 1)
- Replace Timing Belt
Annually, regardless of mileage
Brake system (Section 9)
- Change hydraulic brake fluid
Every two years, regardless of mileage
Cooling system (Section 2)
- Replace coolant. liquid
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