Official Cordia Maintenance Schedule:
The following maintenance intervals are based on the assumption that the vehicle owner will be doing the maintenance or service work, as opposed to having a dealer service department do the work. Although the time/mileage intervals are loosely based on factory recommendations, most have been shortened to ensure, for example, that such items as filters, lubricants and fluids are checked/changed at intervals that promote maximum engine/driveline service life. Also, subject to the preference of the individual owner interested in keeping his or her old vehicle in peak conditions at all times, and with the vehicles ultimate resale in mind, many of the maintenance procedures may be performed more often than recommended in the following schedule. Such owner initiative is encouraged.
Every 400km or weekly, whichever comes first Check the engine oil level. Check the engine coolant level. Check the windshield washer level. Check the water (electrolyte) in the battery. Check the brake fluid level. Check the tyres and tyre pressure.
Every 5,600km or 3 months, whichever comes first All items listed above plus... Check the power steering fluid level. Check the automatic transmission fluid level. Change the engine oil and oil filter.
Every 12,000km or 6 months, whichever comes first Inspect/replace the windshield wiper blades. Check/adjust the clutch pedal free-play (cable-operated models). Check and service the battery. Check/adjust the engine drive-belts. Inspect/replace all under-hood hoses. Check the cooling system. Rotate the tires.
Every 24,000km or 12 months, whichever comes first All items listed above plus... Inspect the brakes. Check/replace the air and PCV filters. Check/adjust the valve clearances. Check/adjust the engine idle speed (carbureted models only). Inspect the fuel system. Inspect the steering and suspension components.* Check the drive-axle boots.* Inspect the exhaust system. Check the manual transmission lubricant level.
Every 48,000km or 24 months, whichever comes first Replace the fuel filter. Check/replace the spark plugs. Inspect/replace the spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor.* Check the carburetor choke and clean the linkage. Check the heated air intake air cleaner. Replace the drive-belts for the water pump and alternator. Drain, flush and refill the cooling system. Check/repack the rear wheel bearings. Drain the brake system and refill it with new fluid. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, change the fluid and filter.** If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, drain and refill it with new lubricant.
Every 80,000km or 40 months, whichever comes first Inspect the evaporative emissions control system and replace the canister. Check/adjust the ignition timing. Check/replace the PCV valve. Replace the oxygen sensor.
Every 96,000km or 48 months, whichever comes first Install a new timing belt (cambelt). Replace the turbocharger air intake and oil hoses.
*This item is affected by "severe" operating conditions as described below. If the vehicle in question is operated under "severe" conditions, perform all maintenance indicated with an asterisk (*) at 12,000km/6 month intervals. Consider the conditions "severe" if most driving is done... In dusty areas. When towing a trailer. At low speeds or with extended periods of engine idling. When outside temperatures remain below freezing and most trips are less than four miles.
** If most driving is done under one or more of the following conditions, change the automatic transmission fluid every 24,000km: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90-degrees F (32-degrees C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. Frequent trailer pulling.
Scott.
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