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Engine - General Maintenance

ENGINE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE

HINT: Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

1. REPLACE TIMING CHAIN
(a) Replace the timing chain.

2. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Inspect the drive belt.

3. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS
(a) Inspect spark plug.

4. INSPECT AIR FILTER
(a) Remove the air filter.
(b) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily.
If necessary, replace the air filter.
(c) Reinstall the air filter.

5. REPLACE AIR FILTER
(a) Replace the air filter with a new one.

6. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
(a) Replace the engine oil and oil filter.

7. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Replace the engine coolant.

8. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET
(a) Inspect the fuel tank cap gasket.

9. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS AND FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS
(a) Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation or tank band looseness.

10. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
(a) Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.