Maintenance
9-16
ENGINE OIL
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for 
looseness or damage. Retighten to the 
specified torque.
Steering Gear box, Linkage & 
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine 
off, check for excessive free-play in the 
steering wheel. Check the linkage for 
bends or damage. Check the dust boots 
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, 
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps 
for cracks, deterioration, or damage. 
Replace any damaged parts and, if 
necessary, repack the grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and 
connections for leakage and damage.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1.  Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s 
precautions.
2.  Be sure the vehicle is on the level 
ground in P (Park) with the parking 
brake set and the wheels blocked.
3.  Turn the engine on and allow the 
engine to reach normal operating 
temperature.
4.  Turn the engine off and wait about 10 
minutes for the oil to return to the oil 
pan.
5.  Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and 
re-insert it fully.
 2.5L T-GDI
ORG3090004L
 3.5L T-GDI
ORG3090006
6.  Pull the dipstick out again and check 
the level. The level should be between 
F (Full) and L (Low).