7 Do-it-yourself operations
Maintenance precautions
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7-2
Engine compartment check locations
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7-3
Engine cooling system
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7-4
Checking engine coolant level
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7-4
Changing engine coolant
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7-5
Engine oil
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7-5
Checking engine oil level
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7-5
Changing engine oil
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7-6
Changing engine oil filter
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7-7
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
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7-8
Temperature conditions for checking ATF
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7-8
Power steering fluid
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7-9
Brake fluid
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7-10
Window washer fluid
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7-10
Battery
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7-11
Jump starting
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7-12
Drive belts
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7-12
Spark plug replacement
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7-12
Air cleaner housing filter
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7-13
Wiper blades
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7-14
Parking brake check
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7-16
Brake pedal
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7-16
Brake booster
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7-17
Fuses
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7-17
Fusible links
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7-18
Light bulbs
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7-19
Headlights
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7-19
Bulb replacement
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7-21
Wheels and tires
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7-25
Types of tires
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7-26
Tire chains
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7-26