any tips 4 1st time matic/diesel user?

**wulf** · May 28th, 2003 12:44 PM

ei,guys!iv been driving gas-manual cars d past 7 years (d last was a 98 rav4-im selling it,btw.any1 ntrstd? :lol: & i jst bought a 2000 Kia Carnival LS matic/diesel. i'd rili apprec8 any tips u can give for maintenance (wat oil & gas 2 use?every wen is change oil & filters [oil & air],shud i chnge d air filter 2 a racing filter,do i need additives,etc}. also, how do i drive dis thing thru flooded roads & up 2 how high can i dryv it thru? salamat po ng marami in advance :wink:

**roydok** · May 28th, 2003 06:44 PM

Congratulations on your new Diesel Ride sir. :D This guide though written by Mitsubishi is applicable to all vehicle brands and makes both gas and diesels.

Mitsubishi Periodic Service Maintenance Menu:

The Periodic Service Menu serves as your guide for your Mitsubishi vehicle maintenance schedule. It indicates the type of service classification that will be done on your vehicle at certain kilometer readings.

It is highly recommended that you bring your Mitsubishi vehicle to authorized service dealers for a periodic maintenance check up. Mitsubishi vehicle warranty is up to 50,000 kilometers for passenger cars/AUVs and 20,000 kilometers for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs). Complying with the regular periodic check up is more economical in the long run as it prevents early breakdown, thereby extending the life of your vehicle.

1000 Km Checkup

A. Operations after engine is warmed up

Change engine oil and oil filter
Check / adjust valve clearance (except for vehicles with auto?lash adjusters)
Check / adjust basic ignition timing (petrol powered vehicles)
Check / adjust basic idling speed and CO concentration (petrol powered vehicles)
Check crankcase ventilation hoses (petrol powered vehicles)
Check cooling system for leaks
Check fuel system clamp for looseness and damages

B. Operations inside the engine compartment

CheckV-belts for cracks, fraying wear and adjust tension
Check condition of distributor contact points
Check condition of distributor spark advancer
Check condition of distributor cap, rotor & condenser
Check ignition cables for damages
Check vacuum pump oil hoses for damages (diesel powered vehicles)
Check condition and clean spark plugs (petrol powered vehicles)
Check air cleaner element for clogging and damages
Check fluid level in automatic transmission (including transfer)
Check engine coolant condition & level
Check brake / clutch fluid & power steering fluid level & condition
Check / adjust brake pedal & clutch pedal for free play
Check / top up battery electrolyte level and terminals for loose connections/corrosion; check battery clamp

C. Operations under the vehicle

Check suspension system for looseness & damages
Check suspension arm ball joints for play & dust covers for damages
Check drive shaft boots for damages
Check steering linkage for damages & loose connections (including seals & boots)
Check gear oil level in manual transmission (including transfer case)
Check gear oil level in front & rear axles
Check exhaust pipe connection / installation for gas leakages or damages
Tighten underchassis bolts / nuts
heck / adjust parking brake stroke & play

D. Operations outside the vehicle

Check brake hoses & pipes for leakages
Check fuel hoses and pipes for leakages
Check tire wear, tread depth, inflation pressure, center cap and tire valve cap
Check windshield wiper nozzle and wiper blade

E. Electrical operations

Check condition and function of all exterior lamps
Check condition and function of all interior lamps
Check instrument panel lamp
Check all instrument panel meters and gauges
Check function of all power windows, power mirrors and power door locks
Check front/rear wipers in all ranges
Check horn
Check warning buzzer
Check power antenna

Light Checkup (5k, 15k, 25k, 35k, 45k, 55k, 65k, etc...)

A. Operations after engine is warmed up

Change engine oil and oil filter
Check / adjust basic ignition timing (petrol powered vehicles)
Check / adjust basic idling speed and CO concentration (petrol powered vehicles)
Check crankcase ventilation hoses (petrol powered vehicles)
Check cooling system for leaks
Check fuel system clamp for looseness and damages

B. Operations inside the engine compartment

Check V-belts for cracks, fraying wear and adjust tension
Check condition of distributor contact points
Check condition of distributor spark advancer
Check condition of distributor cap, rotor & condenser
Check ignition cables for damages
Check vacuum pump oil hoses for damages (diesel powered vehicles)
Check intake air & turbocharger oil hoses for damage (vehicles with turbocharger)
Check condition and clean spark plugs (petrol powered vehicles)
Check radiator hoses for damages & proper connection
Check air cleaner element for clogging and damages
Check fluid level in automatic transmission (including transfer)
Check engine coolant condition & level
Check brake / clutch fluid & power steering fluid level & condition
Check / adjust brake pedal & clutch pedal for free play
Check / top up battery electrolyte level and terminals for loose connections/corrosion; check battery clamp

C. Operations under the vehicle

Check suspension system for looseness & damages
Check suspension arm ball joints for play & dust covers for damages
Check drive shaft boots for damages
Check steering linkage for damages & loose connections (including seals & boots)
Check gear oil level in manual transmission (including transfer case)
Check gear oil level in front & rear axles
Check exhaust pipe connection / installation for gas leakages or damages
Tighten underchassis bolts / nuts
Check / adjust parking brake stroke & play

D. Operations outside the vehicle

Check brake hoses & pipes for leakages
Check fuel hoses & pipes for leakages
Check tire wear, tread depth, inflation pressure, center cap and tire valve cap
Check windshield wiper nozzle and wiper blade

E. Electrical operations

Check condition and function of all exterior lamps
Check condition and function of all interior lamps
Check instrument panel lamp
Check all instrument panel meters and gauges
Check function of all power windows, power mirrors and power door locks
Check front/rear wipers in all ranges
Check horn
Check warning buzzer
Check power antenna

Regular Checkup (10k, 30k, 50k, 70k, 90k, etc...)

A. Operations after engine is warmed up

Change engine oil and oil filter
Check/ adjust basic ignition timing (petrol powered vehicles)
Check / adjust basic idling speed and CO concentration (petrol powered vehicles)
Perform emission test
Check crankcase ventilation hoses (petrol powered vehicles)
Check cooling system for leaks
Check fuel system clamp for looseness and damages

B. Operations inside the engine compartment

Check V-belts for cracks, fraying wear and adjust tension
Check condition of distributor contact points
Check condition of distributor spark advancer
Check condition of distributor cap, rotor & condenser
Check ignition cables for damages
Check vacuum pump oil hoses for damages (diesel powered vehicles)
Check intake air & turbocharger oil hoses for damage (vehicles with turbocharger)
Check condition and clean spark plugs (petrol powered vehicles)
Check radiator hoses for damages & proper connection
Check / clean condition of throttle body
Check air cleaner elementfor clogging and damages
Check fluid level in automatic transmission (including transfer)
Check engine coolant condition & level
Check brake / clutch fluid & power steering fluid level & condition
Check adjust brake pedal & clutch pedal for free play
Check / top up battery electrolyte level and terminals for loose connections/corrosion; check battery clamp

C. Operations under the vehicle

Check suspension system for damages & looseness
Check suspension arm ball joints for play & dust covers for damages
Lubricate suspension arm, steering linkage & propeller shaft with grease fitting
Check drive shaft boots for damages
Check steering linkage for damages & loose connections (including seals & boots)
Check gear oil level in manual transmission (including transfer case)
Check gear oil level in front & rear axles
Check exhaust pipe connection / installation for gas leakages or damage
Tighten underchassis bolts / nuts
Check / adjust parking brake stroke & play

D. Operations outside the vehicle

Rotate tires
Check brake hoses & pipes for leakages
Check / clean brake pads, shoe linings, discs for wear, brake & drums for wear
Check fuel hoses and pipes for leakages
Check tire wear, tread depth, inflation pressure, center cap and tire valve cap
Check windshield wiper nozzle and wiper blade

E. Electrical operations

Check condition and function of all exterior lamps
Check condition and function of all interior lamps
Check instrument panel lamp
Check all instrument panel meters and gauges
Check function of all power windows, power mirrors and power door locks
Check front/rear wipers in all ranges
Check horn
Check warning buzzer
Check power antenna
APPLICABLE ONLY EVERY 30,000 kms.
Change gear oil in manual transmission (including transfer case)
Change gear oil in front & rear axles
Repack wheel bearings (Check condition and recommend replacement if necessary)

Heavy Checkup (20k, 40k, 60k, 80k, 100k, etc...)

A. Operations after engine is warmed up

Change engine oil and oil filter
Check / adjust valve clearance (except for vehicles with auto?lash adjusters)
Check/ adjust basic ignition timing (petrol powered vehicles)
Check basic ignition timing (diesel powered vehicles)
Check/ adjust basic idling speed and CO concentration (petrol powered vehicles)
Perform emission test
Check the choke mechanism and linkage
Check crankcase ventilation hoses (petrol powered vehicles)
Check gas recirculating system (petrol powered vehicles)
Check body condition for damages (underbody coating & body paint for corrosion damages)
Check cooling system for leaks
Check fuel system clamp for looseness and damages

B. Operations inside the engine compartment

Check V-belts for cracks, fraying wear and adjust tension
Check condition of distributor contact points
Check condition of distributor spark advancer
Replace contact point and condenser
Check ignition cables for damages
Check vacuum pump oil hoses for damages (diesel powered vehicles)
Check intake air & turbocharger oil hoses for damages (vehicles with turbocharger)
Check operation of crankcase emission control system (petrol powered vehicles)
Replace spark plugs (petrol powered vehicles)
Inspect condition of fuel injectors
Check radiator hoses for damages & proper connection
Check/ clean condition of throttle body
Replace air cleaner element
Check fluid level in automatic transmission (including transfer)
Replace fuel filter
Check engine coolant condition & level
Check brake / clutch fluid & power steering fluid level & condition
Check/ adjust brake pedal & clutch pedal for free play
Check/ top up battery electrolyte level and terminals for loose connections/corrosion; check battery clamp

C. Operations under the vehicle

Check suspension system for damages & looseness.
Check suspension arm ball joints for play & dust covers for damages
Lubricate suspension arm, steering linkage & propeller shaft with grease fitting
Check drive shaft boots for damages
Check steering linkage for damages & loose connections (including seals & boots)
Check gear oil level in manual transmission (including transfer case)
Check gear oil level in front & rear axles
Check exhaust pipe connection / installation for gas leakages or damages
Tighten underchassis bolts / nuts
Check / adjust parking brake stroke & play

D. Operations outside the vehicle

Rotate tires
Check brake hoses & pipes for leakages
Check / clean brake pads, shoe linings, discs for wear, brake & drums for wear
Check fuel hoses and pipes for leakages
Check tire wear, tread depth, inflation pressure, center cap and tire valve cap
Check windshield wiper nozzle and wiper blade

E. Electrical operations

Check condition and function of all exterior lamps
Check condition and function of all interior lamps
Check instrument panel lamp
Check all instrument panel meters and gauges
Check function of all power windows, power mirrors and power door locks
Check front/rearwipers in all ranges
Check horn
Check warning buzzer
Check power antenna

APPLICABLE ONLY EVERY 40,000 kms.
Replace engine coolant
Change automatic transmission fluid (including transfer) and replace automatic transmission internal / external filter
Change brake / clutch fluid & power steering fluid

RECOMMENDED BETWEEN 60,000 kms and 80,000 kms
Replace engine timing belt (Except vehicles with timing chain)
:D

**hybrid** · May 30th, 2003 12:20 PM

there are lesser problems in driving a diesel thru floods, kasi you don't have distributor, ignition/spark plug wires, spark plugs to contend w/

as for the a/t, ok din yun kasi sealed yung transmission mo, so h2o won't get it, kaya gas and breaks ka lang, just be sure to step on your gas a little kung mababa menor mo para hindi tumirik

How much are you selling you rav4?

**OTEP** · May 30th, 2003 01:35 PM

Tignan mo how high the dipstick and the breather of the a/t is. Minsan nipple lang ito on the side of the tranny that needs to be extended with a rubber hose.

**hybrid** · May 30th, 2003 05:31 PM

oops... tama si otep
nakalimutan ko yun breather ng a/t :oops:

**wulf** · May 31st, 2003 10:39 PM

sir roydok,
tagal ko binasa yun ah :D tnx

sir otep,
how do i know w/c 1s d breather? :oops: (sori po.i just dryv kc,dnt knw d parts..hehe)

boss hybrid,
tnx also,il pm u d details & d price :mrgreen:

**OTEP** · June 1st, 2003 01:00 AM

wulf,
Just look at the transmission, if you see any tube or hose that just goes nowhere (ends in the atmosphere) then yun ang breather.

I followed the breather on my brother's Sentra. It stopped beside the brake master cylinder.

**benchph1** · June 2nd, 2003 07:52 PM

1 piece of advice--stay away from signet edsa mandaluyong...(kia & mazda dealer) nag-canvas ako kanina ng oil filter binigay nila sakin replacement!! orig daw yun e wala naman nakalagay na kia brand!! nakikipagtalo pa sakin yung tao dun..pinakita ko nga yung pinagpalitan ko dati...hehehe tameme cia...dunno if they also do this to their mazda vehicles just sharing peeps....:?