Periodic Maintenance (Except for Europe)
MA-6spec tableThe "Outside and inside" subheading splits the second group of chassis/body items. Items marked ★ require more frequent service under severe driving conditions.
NOTE
MAINTENANCE OPERATION: Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or months, whichever comes first. MAINTENANCE INTERVAL columns — km x 1,000: 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80; Miles x 1,000: 0.6, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48; Months: —, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48.
CHASSIS AND BODY — Underhood and under vehicle
Chassis and Body — Underhood and under vehicle (X marks km x 1,000 columns: 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80)
Check brake & automatic transaxle fluid level & leaks★
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)X
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)X
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)X
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)X
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-59, 61
Change brake fluid★
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-62
Check brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-62
Check power steering fluid & lines
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)X
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)X
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)X
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)X
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-65
Check brake, clutch & exhaust systems for proper attachment, leaks, cracks, chafing, abrasion, deterioration, etc.
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)X
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)X
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)X
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)X
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-58, 62
Check oil level in manual transaxle★
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)X
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)X
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)X
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)X
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-40
Check steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, drive shafts for damaged, loose & missing parts & lubrication★
1 (0.6 mi)X
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)X
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)X
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)X
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-65, FA-6, 9, RA-4
[subheading] Outside and inside
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)
Reference page
Check wheel alignment. If necessary, rotate & balance wheels
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-64, FA-7
Check brake pads, discs & other brake components for wear, deterioration & leaks★
1 (0.6 mi)X
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)X
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)X
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)X
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)X
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-62
Check brake linings, drums & other brake components for wear, deterioration & leaks★
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-63
Lubricate locks, hinges & hood latch★
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)X
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)X
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)X
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)X
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-66
Check seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors & adjuster
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageMA-66
Check foot brake, parking brake & clutch for free play, stroke & operation
1 (0.6 mi)
10 (6 mi / 6 mo)X
20 (12 mi / 12 mo)X
30 (18 mi / 18 mo)X
40 (24 mi / 24 mo)X
50 (30 mi / 30 mo)X
60 (36 mi / 36 mo)X
70 (42 mi / 42 mo)X
80 (48 mi / 48 mo)X
Reference pageBR-13, 48, CL-5
NOTE
Maintenance items with "★" should be performed more frequently according to "Maintenance under severe driving conditions".
Check: Check. Correct or replace if necessary.
See also
MA-59Chassis and Body Maintenance — Checking/Changing M/T Oil, Checking A/T Fluid LevelMA-61Chassis and Body Maintenance — Propeller Shaft, Differential Gear Oil, Brake FluidMA-62Chassis and Body Maintenance — Brake System, Brake Fluid, Brake Booster, Disc BrakeMA-65Chassis and Body Maintenance — Steering Gear and Linkage, Power Steering Fluid, Water EntryMA-58Chassis and Body Maintenance — Exhaust / Clutch / M/T OilMA-40Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)MA-64Chassis and Body Maintenance — Drum Brake Lining, Balancing Wheels, Tire RotationMA-63Chassis and Body Maintenance — Disc Brake (Caliper, Pad), Drum Brake (Wheel Cylinder, Drum)MA-66Chassis and Body Maintenance — Lubricating Locks/Hinges/Hood Latches, Checking Seat Belts
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