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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Cooling, heating and ventilation systems
The cooling system is of the pressurised pump-assisted thermo-syphon type. The system consists of the radiator, water pump, thermostat, electric cooling fan, expansion tank and associated hoses. ...

Central Fuel Injection (CFI) unit - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner assembly. 3 Depressurise the fuel system as desc ...

Transmission fluid
Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transaxle does not consume fluid. However, the fluid lev ...