PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (For Europe except U.K.)
MA-6spec tableFor Europe except U.K. *1 items apply to Non-catalyzer models only. *2 items apply to Catalyzer models only. Items marked * should be performed more frequently under severe driving conditions.
The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent maintenance will be required.
IMPORTANT
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
STANDARD & THE FIRST FREE SERVICES
Maintenance Schedule — Standard & First Free Services
Perform the standard service on a yearly basis, but on a mileage basis when driving more than 20,000 km (12,000 miles) a year.
Monthskm x 1,000 / (Miles x 1,000)
—1 / (0.6)
1220 / (12)
2440 / (24)
3660 / (36)
4880 / (48)
Reference page
Engine — Underhood and under vehicle
Months
—
12
24
36
48
Reference page
Check drive belts for cracks, fraying, wear & tension
Change engine anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base)
Check cooling system
Check fuel lines
Replace air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)*
Replace timing belt
Check & adjust mixture ratio*1
Replace fuel filter*
Replace spark plugs — Non-catalyzer models
Replace spark plugs — Catalyzer models (Use PLATINUM-TIPPED type.)
Check positive crankcase ventilation (P.C.V.) system*1
Check vacuum fitting hoses & connections*1
Check exhaust gas sensor*2
Check vapor lines*2
Chassis and body — Underhood
Months—
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12—
24—
36—
48—
Reference page
Check brake & clutch fluid level & leaks
Months—
——
12X
24X
36X
48X
Reference pageMA-21, 24
Check automatic transmission fluid level & leaks*
Change brake fluid*
Check brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve
Check power steering fluid & lines
Under vehicle
Months—
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12—
24—
36—
48—
Reference page
Check brake & clutch for proper attachment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abrasion, deterioration, etc.
Months—
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12X
24X
36X
48X
Reference pageMA-21, 24
Check oil level in manual transmission & differential gear*
Months—
——
12—
24X
36—
48X
Reference pageMA-21, 23
Check steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft, drive shafts & exhaust system for damaged, loose & missing parts, lubrication & leaks*
Months—
—X
12—
24X
36—
48X
Reference pageMA-21, 23, 26 FA-5, RA-5, 7
Outside and inside
Months—
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12—
24—
36—
48—
Reference page
Check wheel alignment. If necessary, rotate & balance wheels
Months—
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12X
24X
36X
48X
Reference pageMA-25, 26 FA-6
Check brake pads, discs & other brake components for wear, deterioration & leaks*
Check seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors & adjuster
Check foot brake, parking brake & clutch for free play, stroke & operation
Months—
——
12X
24X
36X
48X
Reference pageCL-5, BR-7, 29
Check body corrosion
NOTE
Maintenance items with "*" should be performed more frequently according to "Maintenance under severe driving conditions".
Check: Check. Correct or replace if necessary.
*1: Non-catalyzer models only *2: Catalyzer models only
See also
MA-13ENGINE MAINTENANCEMA-14Engine Maintenance — Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd) / Checking Cooling SystemMA-15Engine MaintenanceMA-16ENGINE MAINTENANCEMA-17ENGINE MAINTENANCEMA-19ENGINE MAINTENANCEMA-20Checking Exhaust Gas SensorMA-21CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-22CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-23CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-24CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-25Chassis and Body MaintenanceMA-26CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-27CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-28Checking Body CorrosionEM-9TIMING BELTEF & EC-25IDLE SPEED/IGNITION TIMING/IDLE MIXTURE RATIO INSPECTIONFA-5CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT — On-vehicle: Front Axle and Front Suspension PartsFA-6CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT — On-vehicleRA-5CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT — On-vehicle: Rear Axle and Rear Suspension PartsRA-7CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT — On-vehicleCL-5INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTBR-7BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET — AdjustmentBR-29PARKING BRAKE CONTROL — Adjustment