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.

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Thermostat - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Drain the cooling system. 3 Proceed as follows according to model: SOHC models 4 Disconnect the radiator top hose and expansion tank hose from the thermo ...

Vacuum servo unit and linkage - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Refer to Section 12 and remove the master cylinder. 2 On fuel-injection models unclip and lift out the front section of the heater plenum chamber to provide access to the connecting li ...

Fluid leak check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Visually inspect the engine joint faces, gaskets and seals for any signs of water or oil leaks. Pay particular attention to the areas around the rocker cover, cylinder head, oil filter and sump ...