MAINTENANCE
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Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to
the “Owner’s Manual Supplement / Scheduled
Maintenance”.) See page 437 for additional information.
DOES YOUR VEHICLE NEED
REPAIRING?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and
visual tip−offs that indicate service is needed. Some important
clues are:
D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
D Appreciable loss of power
D Strange engine noises
D A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from
the air conditioning after use is normal.)
D Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous
carbon monoxide leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked immediately.)
D Flat−looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering,
uneven tire wear
D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level
road
D Strange noises related to suspension movement
D Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal,
pedal almost touches floors, vehicle pulls to one side when
braking
D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
D Engine continually runs hot; oil pressure gauge stays low.
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