EXPL
ANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMSMAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maint enance Log
68 Engine Oil and Oil Filter
R
eplace the oil filter and dr ain and
r efill the engine oil at specified inter -
v als. F or recommended oil gr ade
and viscosit y, r efer to y our Owner’s
Manual. Some models ar e equipped
with a r eplaceable oil-filter element
and oil-filter cap O-ring; r eplace both
at each oil change. F or instructions on
ho w to r eset the r eminder light, r efer
to y our O wner’s Manual.
Engine V alve Clear ance
(IS F, S C)
Inspect for e xces sive lif ter noise and
engine vibr ation and adjust if neces-
sar y. (All other models ar e equipped
with hy draulic v alve lash adjuster s that
r equir e no periodic clear ance inspec-
tion or adjustment.)
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
V isually inspect the e xhaust pipes,
muf fler and hanger s for cracks,
deterior ation and damage. St art
the engine and listen car efully for
any e xhaust leak age. Tighten connec-
tions and r eplace par ts as neces sary.
F uel Lines and Connections, F uel
T ank B and and F uel Tank V apor
V ent S ystem Hoses
V isually inspect for corr osion, dam-
age, cr acks, and loose or leaking
connections. T ighten connections
and r eplace par ts as neces sary. F
uel T ank Cap Gask et
V isually inspect for cr acks, deterio-
r ation and damage and r eplace if
neces sary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chas sis
Check that tightnes s of the seat-
mounting bolts and fr ont/rear suspen-
sion-member r etaining bolts matches
tor que measur ements specified in the
R epair Manual.
P ow er S teering Fluid
When inspecting, visually check the
po wer steering fluid le vel on the see-
thr ough r eservoir . A dd fluid as neces-
sar y. F or fluid specifications, r efer to
y our O wner's Manual.
R ack and Pinion As sembly
Inspect the r ack and pinion as sembly
for signs of leak age, damage and
loose electrical connections. T ighten
connections and if y ou discover any
leak age or damage, ha ve it r epair ed
immediately b y a qualified technician.
R oad T est
While driving the v ehicle, check for
pr oper oper ation of engine, tr ansmis-
sion, br akes and steering. Also check
for abnormal noise or vibr ation from
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