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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
Maintenance requirement ..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance...................................8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service...................................8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items....................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-6
VQ35DE engine ............................................ 8-6
Engine cooling system.........................................8-7
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-7
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-8
Engine oil.........................................................8-8
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter............................8-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid........ 8-11
Power steering fluid.......................................... 8-11
Brake fluid...................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-12
Battery .......................................................... 8-13
Jump starting .............................................. 8-14
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ...... 8-15
Drive belt ....................................................... 8-15
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs................................... 8-16
Air cleaner...................................................... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades.................................... 8-17
Cleaning .................................................... 8-17
Replacing................................................... 8-18
Rear window wiper blade................................... 8-19
Brakes........................................................... 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ................................ 8-19
Fuses............................................................ 8-20
Engine compartment..................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-21
Battery replacement.......................................... 8-21
Lights............................................................ 8-24
Headlights.................................................. 8-25
Exterior and interior lights............................... 8-27
Wheels and tires.............................................. 8-30
Tire pressure............................................... 8-30
Tire labeling................................................ 8-33
Types of tires ..............................................8-35
Tire chains.................................................. 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ............................. 8-36