VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5- 4 MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
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DRIVING
CONDITION
R RRR
II II
R RR
MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTERSPARK PLUGSTIMING BELTBRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKESTEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINTDRIVESHAFTS & BOOTSMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDPOLLEN FILTER(FOR BLOWER UNIT) EVERY 3,000MILES OR 6 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 37,000MILES OR 48MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 9,000MILES OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 60,000MILESEVERY 27,000MILESMORE FREQUENTLY
A, B, C, F, HC, EB, HD, E, F, GC, D, G, HC, D, G, H C,D,E,FC, D, E, F, G A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, JA, C, E, F, G, H, IC, E
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty, rough roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas F - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a trailer
I - Driving for rental car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J - Continuous driving over 100 MPH
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5- 6
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o Manual transaxle oil Inspect the manual transaxle oil according to the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill.
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o Rear brake drums and linings/
parking brake
Check the rear brake drums and linings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake sys- tem including the parking brake lever and cables. For detailed service procedures, refer to the Shop Manual. 6ZF070J1-A
o Brake pads, calipers and rotorsCheck the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage. 6ZF070K1-A
o Exhaust pipe and muffler Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary. 6ZF070L1-A
o Suspension mounting bolts Check the suspension connections for loose- ness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque.
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o Automatic transaxle fluid The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check the Automatic Transaxle Fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake properly applied. Use DIAMOND ATF SP- III,
SK ATF SP- III when adding or changing fluid. 6ZF070M1-A
o Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts. 6ZF070N1-A
o Power steering pump, belt and hos-
es
Check the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage. Replace any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power steering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, exces- sive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replace or adjust it if necessary.
6ZF070F1-A o Brake hoses and lines Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. 6ZF070G2-A
o Brake fluidCheck brake fluid level in the brake fluid reser- voir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.
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o Cooling system Check the cooling system part, such as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and connections for leakage and damage. Replace any damaged parts. 6ZF070C1-A
o CoolantThe coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule.
