Routine maintenance and servicing

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

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on 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.

See also:

Distributor - removal and refitting
Contact breaker ignition system OHV engines Removal 1 Disconnect the leads from the spark plugs, spring back the retaining clips and lift off the distributor cap. 2 Disconnect the LT lead at the ...

Engine coolant
Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant concentration should be maint ...

Heater only system (if equipped)
Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.  Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, t ...