Contents: Minimal maintenance ⇓ Full service ⇓
The term "maintenance" is used in this manual to refer to a set of operations as opposed to a specific procedure.
If the vehicle's maintenance schedule is followed from the date of purchase, fluid levels in the systems are checked regularly and frequently enough, and frequently worn parts are inspected, as recommended in this manual, then the vehicle will always be in working order and the need for additional work will be minimal.
However, there may be times when the engine begins to malfunction. Such situations are more likely when purchasing a used car that has not previously undergone frequent and regular maintenance. In such cases, maintenance must be performed immediately and regardless of the schedule.
Minimal maintenance
- Check all engine related fluids (paragraph 4)
- Clean, inspect and test the battery (paragraph 11)
- Check and adjust belt tension (paragraph 12)
- Check all hoses under the hood (paragraph 13)
- Check the cooling system (paragraph 14)
- Check the air filter (paragraph 18)
- Inspect the high voltage wires. cover and rotor (runner) of the ignition distributor (paragraph 20)
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Full service
In addition to the above steps, perform the following operations:
- Replace the air filter (paragraph 18)
- Replace the spark plugs (paragraph 19)
- Check the idle speed setting (paragraph 22)
- Replace the rotor and distributor cap (paragraph 20)
- Replace high voltage wires (paragraph 20)
- Check the fuel system (paragraph 30)