Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
General Maintenance
HINT:
Perform these procedures after the engine has cooled down.
- REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
- Check the engine oil and oil filter. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
- Check the engine coolant. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
- INSPECT SPARK PLUGS
- Check the spark plugs. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
- INSPECT BATTERY
- Check the battery. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
- INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT
- Remove the air filter.
- Check that the air cleaner is not excessively dirty.
If the air cleaner is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner filter element.
- If cleaning the air cleaner filter element, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.
- Reinstall the air filter.
- INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
- Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
- INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET
- Check the fuel tank cap gasket. Refer to INSPECTION .
- INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS
- Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leaks, loose connections, or deformation.
- Check for tank band looseness or deformation.
- INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
- Check the charcoal canister. Refer to INSPECTION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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