Inspection |
Engine Oil Level
Be sure that the vehicle is on level ground. |
1. |
Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait for 5 minutes. |
2. |
Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan. |
3. |
Pull the dipstick out, wipe and re-insert it fully. |
4. |
Check that the oil level is between the "L" level mark and "F" level mark on the engine oil level gauge. |
5. |
If the level is low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.
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Engine Oil Appearance
1. |
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination. |
2. |
If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant. Repair or replace damaged parts. |
Replacement |
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1. |
Park the car on level ground. |
2. |
Drain engine oil.
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3. |
Replace the oil filter.
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4. |
Refill with the engine oil.
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5. |
Start the engine and check that no oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter. |
6. |
Recheck the engine oil level.
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Inspection
Radiator hoses
1.
Check radiator hoses for the following
(1)
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(2)
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(3)
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(4)
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