Service Intervals If you mainly operate the vehicle under one or more of the following special conditions, then more frequent maintenance is necessary for some points of the maintenance...
Location of components in the engine compartment The location of the components in the engine compartment. 1 - windshield washer fluid reservoir, 2 - battery, 3 - relay and fuse block, 4 - power steering fluid...
Engine oil and filter Checking the engine oil level 1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. Note: If the car has been parked for a long time, warm up the engine for...
Cooling liquid Attention: The engine has many parts made of aluminum alloys. These parts can be damaged if they come into contact with coolant based on alcohol or methanol. Do not use...
Fuel system Checking the fuel lines Caution: Check all fuel line connections for moisture or stains that could indicate fuel leakage. Fuel filter replacement 1. Disconnect a wire...
Checking and replacing the air filter 1. Loosen the clamp securing the air duct to the air filter cover. Disconnect the air duct from the air filter cover. 2. If necessary, disconnect the connector from the...
Checking the condition of the battery General recommendations The car can be equipped with both a serviced type and an unattended type of battery. As a rule, the service life of a maintenance-free battery is...
Attachment drive belts Attention: Check the serviceability and tension of the drive belts of mounted units as necessary. Check the tension and deflection of the drive belts of mounted units...
Fuel injection advance angle The injection advance angle on these engines is controlled automatically by the engine control unit. Checking the fuel injection advance angle is carried out using...
Checking the idle speed Note: The idle speed on this engine is controlled automatically by the engine control unit. 1. Initial verification conditions: A) The battery is in good condition. b)...
Checking thermal gaps in the valve drive The procedures for checking and adjusting the thermal gaps in the valve actuator are presented in the relevant chapters " Engine. Mechanical ".
Power steering fluid level check With the engine off and the working fluid cold, make sure that the level of the working fluid in the tank is between the marks "MAX" And "MIN". If necessary, bring the...
Checking the brake fluid level Note: One reservoir is used for brake fluid and clutch fluid. Check the brake fluid level with the engine cold and stopped. The brake fluid level must be between the...
Checking and replacing brake pads Front brake pads Checking the thickness of the brake pads 1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on stands. 2. Remove the wheels. 3. Check the thickness of the...
Checking the travel of the parking brake lever 1. Pull the parking brake lever several times. 2. Press the brake pedal several times. 3. Check up size of a course of the lever of a lay brake. Slowly raise the lever...
Check of covers of power shafts 1. Make sure the covers are not twisted. 2. Check the inner and outer hinge boot for cracks or damage. If necessary replace covers and collars of covers. 3. Make sure...
Checking the tie rod boot Check the boot for cracks, tears or other damage. Check for grease leaks. If necessary, replace the tie rod end.
Catalog numbers of original spare parts Below are the catalog numbers of the original spare parts most in demand during vehicle maintenance. Mazda BT-50. Ford Ranger.