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SECTION 2

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. COMPONENTS CONNECTION LOOSE

Check engine compartment for components which may be loose; kinked or pinched vacuum hoses or electrical connections, and for any other missing or disconnected components as below.

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  1. Air Cleaner
  2. Engine oil filter cap
  3. Brake fluid reservoir*
  4. Clutch fluid reservoir*
  5. Coolant reservoir
  6. fuse and relay box
  7. battery
  8. Washer fluid reservoir
  9. Power steering fluid reservoir
  10. Engine oil level dipstick
*Kalos/Aveo, Nubira/Lacetti and Evanda have one reservoir for both the brake and clutch fluid.
If remedy is required, tighten clamps, connections, bolts and nuts, and replace or repair defective hose and its connections.

2. HOSE AND ELECT. WIRES ROUTING

Check to assure that following hoses and electrical wires are properly routed to provide sufficient clearance with adjacent moving or hot parts.

3. FREENESS OF MOVEMENT OF LINKAGE, VALVES AND OTHER COMPONENTS

Observe the movement or freeness of movement of linkage, valves and other components.

Note : Do not run the starter motor too long as this puts a severe strain on the battery.

4. UNUSUAL NOISES

Check for unusual noises within engine compartment.
Run the engine and check if there are some unusual noises. If unusual noises are heard, fasten or fix the loosen parts and adjust the clearance between components.

5. SEEPAGE AND LEAKS AT HOSES AND PIPE CONNECTIONS, ETC.

Visually inspect for seepage and leaks at hoses and pipe connection, seals, gaskets and plugs. Tighten clamps and connection as necessary.

6. POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Check power steering gear, lines and hoses for leaks and clearance with adjacent panels, moving or hot parts.
Tighten clamps and connectors as necessary.

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7. ENGINE COOLANT PROTECTION

Test engine coolant protection
<Example: TACUMA(REZZO)>
Description
Cooling fan Operating Mode
Fan operating Temp.(°C)
ON
OFF
A/C OFF or Non-A/C model
Low speed
96
93
High speed
100
97
A/C ON
Low speed
when the A/C system id ON
High speed
100
97

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8. ALL FLUID LEVELS CHECK

Check all fluid levels; engine oil, transmission oil, power steering oil, brake and cooling system.

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Note : Removal of the fluid level plug when the transaxle fluid is hot may cause injury if fluid drains from the fluid level plug.

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Note : Use only special fluid as given in the fluid chart in owner's manual.

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Note : Fluid specification DOT 3 or DOT 4

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Note : Do not overfill and remove the coolant surge tank cap when the engine and radiator are hot.

Note : The antifreeze content of the coolant should be maintained at a minimum of 50% and maximum of 60%.

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Note : Do not use radiator antifreeze for windshield washer solution. Because this may result in damage to the paint work.

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Note : Fluid specification DEXRON® II D or DEXRON® III

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9. THROTTLE LINKAGE

Check throttle linkage for interference or binding, damage and freeness at wide open and closed throttle.
* Allowable limit for flexure of accelerator cable : 2-10 mm (0.08-0.39 inch).

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10. BELTS TENSION

Note : to check belt tension easily, apply moderate thumb pressure (Approx. 10 Kg) midway between pulleys, and check the deflection. If the belt goes down by 10 mm, it is normal.

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