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Vehicle System/Component Service Notes

Check Monthly Check every 9 months/ Automatic Transmission Fluid Exhaust Check fluid level with engine running and Inspect for leaks, damage and broken 9,000 miles transmission in park. If low, add the type supports or hangers if there is an unusual of automatic transmission fluid specified noise. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous Check Engine Light On in the owner's manual and/or on dipstick. and must be corrected without delay. Cleaning For maximum performance, change every Automatic Transmission Fluid two years or 24,000 miles, or as directed Fuel Filter Lights in owner's manual. Inspect filter at each oil change. Replace Battery and Cables if restricted or water contaminated or Tire Inflation and Condition Belts Battery and Cables once a year on cars with carburetors. On Windshield Washer Fluid Battery should be securely mounted. cars with fuel injection, replace filter Check Engine Light On Battery connection should be clean, tight every two years or 24,000 miles. and corrosion free. If the battery is three Engine Air Filter years old or more, it should be tested and Hoses Check every 3 months/ Engine Oil and Filter replaced if necessary. Inspect hoses at each oil change and replace when leaking, brittle, cracked, 3,000 miles Exhaust Belts rusted, swollen or restricted. Check V-belts and serpentine belts for Fuel Filter looseness and condition. Replace when Lights Hoses cracked, frayed, glazed or showing signs Replace bulb immediately if light is out. Automatic Transmission Fluid of excessive wear. Replace timing belt per Check fuses first. Battery and Cables Lights interval specified in owner's manual. Typically this is 60,000 to 90,000 miles. Oxygen Sensor Belts Power Steering Fluid Not replacing the belt as required could Replace at interval as recommended in Tire Inflation and Condition cause a breakdown or serious engine owner's manual or when other conditions Check Engine Light On damage. dictate, such as failing an emissions test. Engine Air Filter Windshield Washer Fluid Some cars have an oxygen sensor Brakes replacement light that appears when Engine Oil and Filter Check the entire brake system every year, oxygen sensor replacement is needed. including brake linings, rotors and drums. 1996 and newer cars have more than Exhaust Check every 12 months/ one oxygen sensor. Fuel Filter Cabin Air Filter 12,000 miles Replace annually, or more often in areas Power Steering Fluid Hoses with heavy airborne contaminants or Check the fluid with the car warmed up. whenever heating or cooling efficiency is Add correct type of fluid if low. If Lights Automatic Transmission Fluid reduced. frequent topping off is required, inspect Power Steering Fluid for leaks and replace if contaminated. Battery and Cables Chassis Lubrication Tire Inflation and Condition Many newer cars are lubed-for-life; some Spark Plugs Belts still require this service. Check owner's Typical replacement intervals range Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes manual. Replacement steering and between 30,000 and 100,000 miles, suspension components may require depending on the vehicle and type of Cabin Air Filter periodic lubrication. spark plug. Always consult your owner's Check every 6 months/ manual for your specific vehicle. Chassis Lubrication Check Engine Light On 6,000 miles Check Engine Light On If light comes on while driving or remains Steering and Suspension on, your vehicle may have an emissions or Inspect system annually, including shock Polish sensor problem and should be analyzed. If absorbers, struts and chassis parts, such light flashes, the condition is more severe as ball joints, tie rod ends and other Automatic Transmission Fluid Coolant (Antifreeze) and must be checked immediately to related components. Replace if leaks, Engine Air Filter prevent catalytic converter damage. damage and loose mounting hardware Battery and Cables are found. Symptoms of worn suspension Belts Engine Oil and Filter Cleaning & Polishing include uneven tire wear and excessive To prevent stripping the vehicle's wax bouncing after bumps. Chassis Lubrication Exhaust finish, use only automotive car wash Fuel Filter products, not dishwashing liquids. Polish Tire Inflation and Condition Check Engine Light On at least twice a year to maintain and Check the pressure of all tires, including Polish Hoses protect the finish. the spare, at every oil change. Check the tread for uneven or irregular wear and Engine Air Filter Lights Coolant (Antifreeze) cuts or bruises along the sidewalls. Power Steering Fluid Check level at reservoir. Never open a hot Inflate tires and maintain at Engine Oil and Filter radiator cap. If low, add 50/50 mix of recommended pressure. Replace tires if Exhaust Spark Plugs approved antifreeze and distilled water. worn or damaged. Change coolant annually on most vehicles. Fuel Filter Steering and Suspension Windshield Washer Fluid Tire Inflation and Condition Engine Air Filter Check fluid level monthly. Some vehicles Hoses Inspect filter at each oil change. Replace have two reservoirs. Do not use water. Lights Windshield Washer Fluid annually or when leaking, torn, water or Use washer fluid only. oil soaked, dirty or showing other signs of Power Steering Fluid Wiper Blades wear. Wiper Blades Replace every six months or when Tire Inflation and Condition Engine Oil and Filter cracked, cut, torn, streaking or Windshield Washer Fluid * The Car Care Council has developed a service interval schedule to provide Check level with engine off at every fill chattering. general guidelines for the regular maintenance of passenger cars, mini vans, up. For maximum engine life, change oil Wiper Blades pickups and SUVs. Intervals are built around an oil change every 3,000 miles, and filter every three months or 3,000 an accepted recommendation for the majority of motorists who are severe service drivers. Always consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific miles or as directed in your owner's recommendations by the car maker. manual. Use specified oil grade and weight.