8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions
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8-2
Engine compartment check locations
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8-3
Engine cooling system
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8-5
Checking engine coolant level
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8-5
Changing engine coolant
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8-6
Engine oil
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8-9
Checking engine oil level
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8-9
Changing engine oil
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8-10
Changing engine oil filter
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8-12
Automatic transmission fluid (atf)
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8-13
Temperature conditions for checking atf
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8-13
Power steering fluid
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8-14
Brake and clutch fluid
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8-15
Window washer fluid
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8-15
Battery
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8-16
Jump starting
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8-17
Drive belts
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8-18
Spark plug replacement
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8-19
Air cleaner housing filter
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8-21
Wiper blades
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8-23
Parking brake check
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8-24
Brake pedal
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8-24
Brake booster
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8-25
Clutch pedal
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8-26
Fuses
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8-27
Light bulbs
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8-28
Headlights
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8-28
Bulb replacement
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8-29
Front fog light bulb replacement (if so
equipped)
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8-31
Wheels and tires
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8-32
Four-wheel drive models
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8-35
Clutch housing
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8-37