ENGINE GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Tech Tips

Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.


  1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT


    1. Inspect the drive belt.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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  2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER


    1. Replace the engine oil and oil filter.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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  3. INSPECT COOLING SYSTEM


    1. Inspect the cooling system.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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  4. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Inspect the engine coolant.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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  5. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Replace the engine coolant.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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  6. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS


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

  7. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS


    1. Replace the spark plugs.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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  8. INSPECT BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL


    1. Inspect the battery electrolyte level.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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  9. REPLACE FUEL FILTER


    1. Replace the fuel filter.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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  10. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter.

    2. Visually check that the air cleaner filter is not excessively damaged or oily. Replace the air cleaner filter with a new one if necessary.

  11. INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS AND FUEL VAPOR CONTROL VALVE


    1. Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation. Also, visually check the vapor control valve for looseness.

  12. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET


    1. Inspect the fuel tank cap gasket.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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  13. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER


    1. Inspect the charcoal canister.

      Type See procedures
      1UR-FE

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      3UR-FE

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