Primary Operations
- A) Clean and check the battery.
- b) Check the level and condition of the oil and coolant.
- V) Check the condition and tension of the drive belts
- G) Replace spark plugs.
- d) Check distributor cap and slider
- e) Check high voltage wires
- and) Check and adjust idle speed.
- h) Check the crankcase ventilation valve, and) Check the air filter.
- To) Check the cooling system.
- l) Check the condition of all hoses in the engine compartment.
If these operations do not improve engine performance, perform the following secondary operations.
Secondary Operations
- A) Check the exhaust gas recirculation system
- b) Check the ignition system
- V) Check the battery charging system
- G) Check the power system
- d) Replace air filter
- e) Replace distributor cap and slider
- and) Replace high voltage wires
1.2 The location of the cylinders and the position of the distributor slider
1.3 Main elements in the engine compartment that require regular inspection (1990 Galant model shown)
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir; 2. Brake fluid reservoir; 3. Valve of the crankcase ventilation system; 4. Engine oil filler cap; 5. Fluid reservoir of the power steering system; 6. Coolant tank; 7. Drive belt; 8. Dipstick for checking the oil level; 9. High voltage wires; 10. Spark plugs; 11. Radiator cap; 12. Radiator hose; 13. Dipstick for checking the automatic transmission fluid level; 14. Battery; 15. Fuse block; 16. Air filter
1.4 Main elements below the engine compartment requiring regular inspection
1. Automatic transmission fluid level dipstick; 2. Lower radiator hose; 3. Oil filter; 4. Radiator drain hole; 5. Drive belt; 6. Disc brake caliper; 7. Case SHRUS; 8. Plug of the drain hole of the oil sump; 9. System of release of the fulfilled gases; 10. Automatic transmission oil pan
1.5 Key elements at the rear of the vehicle requiring regular inspection
1. Filler neck and fuel filler hose; 2. Silencer; 3. Rear suspension struts; 4. Rear drum brakes; 5. Exhaust pipe; 6. Fuel tank; 7. Rear axle