Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

120000 MI or 192000 KM

Check
    Heating and Air Conditioning
      Check A/C operation and performance.
Inspect
    Suspension
      Check the suspension connections for looseness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque.
    Steering
      With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play 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.
    Power Steering Pump
      Inspect power steering pump and belt at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first.
    Power Steering
      Inspect the vehicles power steering pump, belt and hoses.
    Parking Brake System
      Check parking brake operation. Inspect the parking brake system including the parking brake lever and cables.
    Fuel Supply Line
      Inspect fuel lines, hoses, and connections for leaks and damage at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever comes first.
    Fuel Filler Cap
      Inspect fuel filler cap and filler neck.
    Fluid - M/T
    Exhaust System
      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.
    Evaporative Emissions System
      Inspect the vehicle's vapor hoses.
    Drum Brake System
      Check lining for wear, automatic adjuster operation and drum condition. Check wheel cylinder boots leaks, cuts, tears or heat cracks. More frequent inspection may be necessary when driven in dusty or sandy conditions or mountainous terrain.
    Drive Belt
      Inspect the condition and tension of all drive belts. Adjust as necessary.
    Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints
      Check drive axles and CV joint boots for leakage or damage.
    Disc Brake System
      Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
    Brake Fluid
      Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be between 'MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3.
Replace
    Timing Belt
      For California this maintenance is recommended, but not required. Inspect all timing belt related components and replace as necessary.
    Spark Plug
      Platinum tipped spark plugs. The manufacturer suggests this part be replaced more frequently if the vehicle idles for extensive periods or is used for towing.
    Oil Filter, Engine
    Fluid - A/T
      Replace fluid and filter.
    Engine Oil
    Coolant
      Flush and refill cooling system. Use a 50% solution of ethylene-glycol antifreeze. Check for leaks.
    Air Filter Element
      More frequent service may be required if driven in dusty or sandy conditions.
Rotate
    Tires
      Recommended, but not required. Rotate tires. Check for damage, improper inflation and uneven wear.