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ENGINE TUNE-UP

F-74prose procedure

PREPARATION

SST

BASIC INSPECTION

Engine Oil

  1. 1
    Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
  2. 2
    Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and stop it.
  3. 3
    Wait for five minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove the oil level gauge and check the oil level and condition.
    Engine oil level gauge (dipstick) close-up showing markings F (full) and L (low) with an inset enlargement, illustrating where to check the oil level.
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  5. 5
    Add or replace oil if necessary.
    The distance between the L and F marks on the level gauge represents 0.8 liter (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp qt).

Coolant Level (Cold engine)

  1. 1
    Verify that the coolant level is at the bottom of the radiator filler neck.
    Never remove the radiator cap while the radiator and engine are hot.
    Wrap a thick cloth around the cap while carefully removing it.
  2. 2
    Verify that the level in the coolant reservoir is between the FULL and LOW marks. Add coolant if necessary.
    Underhood view of the coolant reservoir with FULL and LOW marks visible. Used to verify coolant reservoir level.
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Battery

  1. 1
    Check for loose or corroded terminals and connections.
    Battery installed in vehicle showing terminal connections. Illustrates loose/corroded terminal check.
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  2. 2
    Clean and tighten the connections as necessary.
  3. 3
    Measure the battery voltage. If the voltage is 12.6V or less, recharge the battery. (Refer to Section G.)
    Voltmeter probes connected to battery (+ and − terminals labelled) to measure battery voltage.
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