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:

Coolant renewal (Every 24 000 miles or 2 Years)
Cooling system draining 1 It is preferable to drain the system when the coolant is cold. If it must be drained when hot, release the pressure cap on the thermostat housing (or expansion tank on la ...

Ignition system component check (Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years)
1 Before disturbing any part of the ignition system, disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Identify and clearly mark all HT leads before disconnecting them from the spark plugs. 3 Refer to the a ...

Wiring diagrams
Notes, tables, wire colours and key to wiring diagrams. Models up to 1987 Notes, tables, wire colours and key to wiring diagrams. Models up to 1987 Key to wiring diagrams (continued). Models up to ...