MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
following list to see if any apply to you.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and Go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, Police or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-Road or desert operation.
Engine Oil Dipstick
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345
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Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 360
Coolant Capacity ...................... 386
Coolant Level ...................... 359,362
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 362
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 359
Inspection ........................... 362
Points to Remember .................... 362
Pressure Cap ......................... 361
Radiator Cap ......................... 361
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......359,386,387
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 138
Cruise Light ........................... 173
Cup Holder ......................... 154,376
Customer Assistance ..................... 414
Dealer Service .......................... 343
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 253
Defroster, Windshield ................72,240,249
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 131 Diagnostic System, Onboard
................ 340
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 130
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 368
Oil (Engine) .......................... 344
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 331
Disarming, Theft System ................... 26
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 362
Engine Oil ........................... 348
Door Ajar Light ......................... 176
Door Locks ............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 17
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 142
Drive Belts ............................ 348
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 355
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 329
INDEX 425
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