Maintenance Specifications Types and volumes of lubricants and fluids used Fuel tank 60 liters Cooling system: Engine 1.6 l 6.4 l 2.0L engine with manual transmission 6.5 l 2.0L engine with...
Schedule of ongoing maintenance The suggested recommendations assume that the owner performs the car maintenance procedures independently, in contrast to the work performed at the service station of...
Maintenance — Introduction This chapter has been written to help the hobby mechanic keep his vehicle at peak performance, economy, safety and reliability. Further in the Chapter you will find a...
Current care In the process of car maintenance, you will soon be convinced that it is possible - and necessary - to combine many procedures due to the similarity of actions for their...
General setup information Term «setting» is used in this manual to refer to a set of procedures rather than a single procedure. If the routine maintenance schedule is strictly adhered to from the...
Checking fluid levels Weekly or every 400 km (what comes first). Note. The procedures for checking the fluid level are described below, carried out every 400 km or weekly. A description of...
Checking the condition of tires and their pressure Weekly or every 400 km (what comes first). Checking the condition of your tires regularly will help you avoid the hassle of stopping on the road due to a flat tire. In...
Changing the engine oil and oil filter Twice a year or every 10,000 km (what comes first). Attention! Prolonged skin contact with used engine oil is quite dangerous. Use barrier cream and wear gloves during...
Checking the fluid level of the power steering system Twice a year or every 10,000 km (what comes first). Periodically check the fluid level in the power steering system to avoid driving problems such as damage to the...
Checking the automatic transmission fluid level Twice a year or every 10,000 km (what comes first). Attention! Using a transmission fluid other than that specified in Specifications , may result in transmission...
Wheel rotation Twice a year or every 10,000 km (what comes first). Rotation can be done either through the Schedule of ongoing maintenance intervals, or when signs of uneven tread wear...
Checking and adjusting engine idle speed and CO level Twice a year or every 10,000 km (what comes first). Idle speed is adjusted at the factory and no further adjustment is required. Only if the CO content after long-term...
Battery check, care and charging Annually or every 20,000 km. Tools and materials needed to care for the battery. 1 - Face shield / goggles - when brushing off traces of corrosion, particles of...
Checking and replacing spark plugs Annually or every 20,000 km. Tools needed to change spark plugs. 1 - The head of the candle key - equipped with a special soft insert to protect the porcelain insulator...
Checking the oil level in the manual gearbox Annually or every 20,000 km. There is a filler plug/oil measurement plug on the transmission, which should be removed to check the oil level. If the car is raised to...
Checking and adjusting valve clearances Annually or every 20,000 km. Valve clearances on all engines are adjusted when warm, but the engine must not be running. To set the engine after repair the necessary...
Checking and lubricating the throttle linkage Annually or every 20,000 km. To ensure normal operation of the throttle actuator rod, it should be periodically inspected and lubricated. 1. Check the actuator linkage...
Replacing the air filter element Annually or every 20,000 km. 1. Loosen the clamp on the air intake duct and disconnect the air duct. 2. Release the air filter cover retaining clips. 3. Unscrew the...
Fuel system check Annually or every 20,000 km. Gas engine Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable, so special precautions must be taken when working on any component of the fuel system. Do...
Checking the functioning of the cooling system Annually or every 20,000 km. Many serious engine malfunctions are related to malfunctions in the cooling system. If the car is equipped with an automatic transmission,...
Check of a condition of protective covers of power shafts Annually or every 20,000 km. Protective covers of drive shafts are very important elements, because they protect the constant velocity joints (SHRUS) against dirt, water...
Checking the brake system Annually or every 20,000 km. Warning! Dust resulting from wear on the linings and accumulating on brake components may contain asbestos that is hazardous to health. Do...
Checking the condition and replacing the wiper blades Annually or every 20,000 km. Road film builds up on the wiper blades over time, reducing their effectiveness, so wipers should be washed regularly in a mild cleaning...
Transmission Fluid Replacement Every two years or every 40,000 km (what comes first). Through certain specifications intervals of time / mileage, the transmission fluid must be changed. Since the...
Draining, flushing and filling the cooling system Every two years or every 40,000 km (what comes first). Attention! Do not allow antifreeze to come into contact with your skin or painted vehicle surfaces. In case of...
Fuel filter replacement Every two years or every 40,000 km (what comes first). Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable, so special precautions must be taken when working on any component of the...
Manual transmission oil change Tools needed for this job include props to keep the vehicle up, a socket wrench to loosen the drain plug, a drain pan, newspapers and a clean rag. You should also...