General Maintenance [11/2015 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE
- Check the valve clearance (Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2015 - ] ).
- REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
- Check the engine oil and oil filter (Refer to REPLACEMENT [11/2015 - ] ).
- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
- Check the engine coolant (Refer to REPLACEMENT [11/2015 - ] ).
- INSPECT SPARK PLUGS
- Check the spark plugs (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 ).
- INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY
- Check the auxiliary battery (Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2015 - 06/2017] , or refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2017 - ] ).
- INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT
- Remove the air filter.
- Check that the air cleaner is not excessively dirty.
If the air cleaner is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner filter element.
- If cleaning the air cleaner filter element, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.
- Reinstall the air filter.
- When an excessive amount of dirt is present, replace the air filter.
- INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
- Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
- INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET
- Check the fuel tank gasket (Refer to INSPECTION [11/2015 - ] ).
- INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS
- Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leaks, loose connections, or deformation.
- Check for tank band looseness or deformation.
- INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
- Check the charcoal canister (Refer to INSPECTION [11/2015 - ] ).