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CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•
Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•
Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•
Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
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Inspect the exhaust system.
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Inspect the brake hoses.
•
Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
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Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
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Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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