This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

This Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task in the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

• Servicing Specifications
• Maintenance schedule
• Maintenance - component location
• Introduction
• Intensive maintenance
• Engine oil and filter renewal (Every 6000 miles (9000 km) or 6 months)
• Front brake pad check (Every 6000 miles (9000 km) or 6 months)
• Automatic transmission fluid level check (Every 6000 miles (9000 km) or 6 months)
• Underbonnet check for fluid leaks and hose condition (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Spark plug renewal (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Throttle and choke cable lubrication and adjustment (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Auxiliary drivebelt check and renewal (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Clutch pedal stroke adjustment (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Seat belt check (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Lock and hinge check and lubrication (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Rear brake shoe check - models with rear drum brakes (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Rear brake pad condition check - models with rear disc brakes (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Handbrake check and adjustment (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Underbody and fuel/brake line check (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Exhaust system check (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Bodywork, paint and exterior trim check (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Headlight beam alignment check (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Air conditioning system check (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
• Manual transmission oil level check (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Manual transmission oil renewal (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Automatic transmission fluid renewal (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Driveshaft bellows check (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Steering and suspension check (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Air cleaner filter element renewal (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Ignition system check (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Idle speed and mixture check and adjustment (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Emissions control systems check (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Road test (Every 24000 miles (36000 km) or 2 years)
• Timing belt renewal (Every 36000 miles (58000 km) or 3 years)
• Fuel filter renewal - fuel injection models (Every 48000 miles (80000 km) or 4 years)
• Coolant renewal (Every 2 years (regardless of mileage))
• Brake fluid renewal (Every 2 years (regardless of mileage))