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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 270
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 271
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 272
Maintenance Minder
TM
..................... 273
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 277
Opening the Hood ........................... 278
Engine Compartment Covers ........... 279
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 280
Oil Check ......................................... 281
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 282
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 283
Engine Coolant ................................ 285
Transmission Fluid............................ 287
Brake Fluid....................................... 288
Power Steering Fluid Check.............. 289
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 290
Replacing Light Bulbs
....................... 291
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades
.......................................... 298
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 300
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 301
Tire Labeling .................................... 301
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 303
Wear Indicators ............................... 305
Tire Service Life................................ 305
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 306
Tire Rotation.................................... 307
Winter Tires ..................................... 308
Battery
............................................... 309
Remote Transmitter Care
................. 310
Climate Control System Maintenance
.....312
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 313
Exterior Care.................................... 315