ENGINE GENERAL MAINTENANCE

INSPECT TIMING BELT AND TIMING PULLEY (for 1KD-FTV)

1. Inspect the timing belt Click here.

REPLACE TIMING BELT

CLEAN TIMING BELT COVER (for 1KD-FTV)

1. Remove the timing belt cover.

2. Check that the timing belt cover is not dirty.

3. If cleaning a timing belt cover, blow compressed air to clean it.

4. Reinstall the timing belt cover.

INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE

INSPECT DRIVE BELT

REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

INSPECT COOLING AND HEATER SYSTEM

1. Check that the radiator, condenser and/or intercooler are not blocked with leaves, dirt or insects, and clean them if necessary. Also check the hose connection for the installation condition, corrosion, etc.

INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT

REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT

INSPECT OIL COOLER HOSE AND CONNECTIONS (for 1GR-FE)

1. Check the oil cooler hoses (water by-pass hose) for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation.

INSPECT VACUUM PUMP OIL HOSE (for 5L-E)

1. Check the vacuum pump oil hoses for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation.

INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS

1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.

INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER

1. Remove the air cleaner filter.

2. Visually check that the air cleaner filter is not excessively damaged or oily.

3. Replace the air cleaner filter with a new one if necessary.

INSPECT AIR CLEANER CASE

1. Check if foreign matter has accumulated in the bottom of the air cleaner case. If foreign matter has accumulated in the bottom of the air cleaner case, clean the air cleaner case.

   Note

   When cleaning the air cleaner case, prevent any foreign matter from entering into the engine.

INSPECT AIR FLOW METER (for 1KD-FTV)

1. Blow air to the sensor intermittently for approximately 30 seconds.

INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET

INSPECT FUEL LINES, FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BAND

1. Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation. Also, visually check the tank band for looseness.

INSPECT BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

REPLACE FUEL PUMP (for Dual Fuel Tank)

INSPECT WATER SEDIMENT ACCUMULATOR

INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER