The high pressure inside the radiator hose can cause coolant to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.
Squeeze the hoses. A hose should not be hard and brittle, nor should it be soft or swollen.
Replace the hose if any fraying, cracks [B] or bulges [C] are noticed.
Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27 in·lb)
Coolant Level Inspection
Engine Top EndWarning Indicator Light (LED)
Light (LED) Inspection
The warning indicator light (LED) [A] is used for the FI indicator,
immobilizer indicator (immobilizer equipped models),
water temperature warning indicator and oil pressure
warning indicator.
In this model, the warning indicator light (LED) (FI/immobilizer)
goes ...
Air Intake Solenoid Valve Unit Test
Remove the air intake solenoid valve (see Air Intake Solenoid
Valve Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 Ω range and connect it
to the air intake solenoid valve terminals as shown in the
figure.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
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Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission,
and clutch to function properly, maintain
the engine oil at the proper level,
and change the oil and replace the oil
filter in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart. Not only do dirt
and metal particles collect in the oil, but
the oil itself los ...