Mitsubishi 1989 Galant, Service Manual

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GENERAL Scheduled Maintenance Table/Maintenance Service
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER USAGE CONDITIONS
The maintenance items should be performed according to the following table:
Maintenance Item
Service to be
Performed
Engine Oil C h a n g e E v e r y
3 Months
Rear Drum Brake
Linings and Rear
Wheel Cylinders
Inspect for Wear
and Leaks
Mileage Intervals Kilometers in Thousands
(Miles in Thousands)
Severe Usage
Conditions
More Frequently
Every 4,800 km miles)
I
9,600 km (6,000 miles)
I
More Frequently
I I I
I I I I I I
More Frequently
I
Severe usage conditions
A-Driving in dusty conditions
I or or type
operation
C-Extensive idling
D-Short trip operation at freezing temperatures
(engine not thoroughly warmed up)
E-Driving in sandy areas
salty areas
G-More than 50% operation in heavy city during
hot weather above
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
1. FUEL SYSTEM (Tank, Lines, Connections and
Fuel Tank Filler Tube Cap) (Check for
FUEL HOSES (Check for leaks or
1. Check for damage or leakage in the fuel lines
and con-
nections and looseness of the fuel tank filler tube cap.
2. Inspect the surface of fuel hoses for heat and
damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, check-
ing, tears, cuts, abrasions and excessive swelling
indicate deterioration of the rubber.
3. If the fabric casing of the rubber hose is exposed by
cracks and abrasions in the fuel system, the hoses
should be changed.
3. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (Replace)
The air cleaner element will become dirty and loaded with
dust during use, and the filtering effect will be substantially
reduced. Replace it with a new one.
<Non-Turbo>
(1) Loosen the clamp coupling the air intake hose and the
air cleaner cover, and separate the hose.
(2) Disconnect the volume air flow sensor connectors.
(3) Unclamp the air cleaner cover clip.
the air intake
hose, remove the air cleaner cover.
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