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Maintenance
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items
The following parts require scheduled
maintenance.
Reduction gear fluid
The reduction gear fluid should be
inspected according to the intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system components,
such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections, coolant 3-way
valve, chiller for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
NOTICE
NHTSA Safety Corrosion Alert
NHTSA has warned all vehicle owners of
all brands that they must maintain their
vehicles in a manner which will prevent
brake hose and brake line failures due to
corrosion when such vehicles are
exposed to winter road salt and related
chemicals. While serious corrosion con
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ditions typically only manifest them
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selves as safety issues after 7 years of
vehicle use, the corrosion process starts
immediately, and thus, underbody
cleaning maintenance must commence
from your vehicle's first exposure to
road salts and chemicals. NHTSA urges
vehicle owners to take the following
steps to prevent corrosion:
1. Wash the undercarriage of your vehi
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cle regularly throughout the winter
and do a thorough washing in the
spring to remove road salt and other
de-icing chemicals.
2. Monitor the brake system for signs of
corrosion by having regular profes
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sional inspections and watching for
signs of problems, including loss of
brake fluid, unusual leaks and soft or
spongy feel in the brake pedal.
3. Replace the entire brake pipe assem
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bly if you find severe corrosion that
causes scaling or flaking of brake
components.
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