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:

Exhaust manifold nut check - RS Turbo models (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Check the tightness of the exhaust manifold securing nuts using a torque wrench. ...

Exterior lamp bulbs - renewal
Note: The glass envelopes of the headlamp, auxiliary driving lamp and front foglamp bulbs must not be touched with the fingers. If the glass is accidentally touched, it should be washed with methy ...

Radiator - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Drain the cooling system. 3 If not already done, disconnect the bottom hose from the radiator. 4 Disconnect the top hose and the expansion tank ...