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Engine - General Maintenance








MAINTENANCE: ENGINE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
HINT: Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

1. REPLACE TIMING BELT
HINT: Removal

2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
HINT: Testing and Inspection

3. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS
HINT: Inspection

4. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
HINT: Removal

5. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
HINT: Service and Repair

6. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
(a) Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
7. INSPECT BATTERY
HINT: Testing and Inspection





8. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER
(a) Remove the air filter.
(b) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily. If necessary, replace the air filter.
(c) Reinstall the air filter.
9. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER
(a) Replace the air filter with a new one.
10. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET
HINT: Testing and Inspection

11. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS AND FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS
(a) Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation or tank band looseness.
12. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
HINT: Testing and Inspection

13. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE
HINT: Adjustments