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.
Driving Schedule
- Start the engine
- Shift gear selector to drive
- Accelerate gently to 1500-2000 RPM
- Drive for 5 minutes at 1500-2000 RPM
- Run the engine at idle speed for 60 seconds
- Drive engaged, air conditioning (A/C) off
- Drive for 6 minutes at 1500-2000 RPM
- Run the engine at idle speed for 40 seconds
- Drive engaged, air conditioning (A/C) switched off
- air conditioning (A/C) off
- Drive for 5 minutes at 1500-2000 RPM
- Run the engine at idle speed for 60 seconds
- Drive for 5 minutes at 1500-2000 RPM
- Engine brake from 4000 RPM to approximately 1300 RPM a few times.NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal (AP) during engine braking.
- Press the accelerator pedal (AP) to the floor a few times.
- The above driving schedule does not cover leak diagnostic and thermostat diagnostic.
HINT: In order to carry out leak diagnostic, see DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETERS, QUICK TEST OF THE FUEL TANK SYSTEM
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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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