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Suggested
maintenance intervals
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The
following are suggested vehicle maintenance intervals to ensure
that your vehicle performs at it's best. It is always a good practice
to consult your owners manual and follow the manufacturers guidelines.
5,000 kilometer
10,000
kilometer
20,000
kilometer
5,000 Km - Check the following:
- brake fluid
level
- brakes
- tire pressure
and wear
- wheel lug
nuts
- engine
oil level
- automatic
transmission/transaxle fluid level
- windshield
washer fluid level
- radiator
coolant level
- power steering
fluid level
- manual
transmission slave cylinder fluid level
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10,000 Km - Check and perform the following:
- brake fluid
level
- brakes
- tire pressure
and wear
- wheel lug
nuts
- manual
transmission fluid level
- automatic
transmission/transaxle fluid level
- windshield
washer fluid level
- radiator
coolant level
- power steering
fluid level
- battery
terminals for buildup of corrosion - remove terminals, clean,
and reconnect them
- radiator
and heater hoses for cracks and leaks
- tighten
all clamps
- wiper blades
for wear and damage
- check and
clean air filter
- change
oil and filter
- inspect
and lubricate front suspension
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20,000 Km - Check and perform the following:
- brake fluid
level
- brakes
- repack
wheel bearings
- tire pressure
and wear
- wheel lug
nuts
- manual
transmission fluid level
- automatic
transmission/transaxle fluid level
- windshield
washer fluid level
- power steering
fluid level
- radiator
and heater hoses for cracks or leaks
- tighten
all clamps
- battery
terminals for buildup of corrosion - remove terminals, clean,
and reconnect them
- wiper blades
for wear and damage
- front wheel
drive axle boots
- differential
fluid level
- inspect
and lubricate front suspension components
- inspect
ignition wires, rotor and distributor cap
- change
oil and filter
- change
air filter
- change
manual transmission/transaxle fluid
- change
differential fluid
- drain,
flush, and fill engine coolant system
- change
PCV valve
- change
fuel filter
- spark plugs
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