Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 20

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION OB-5
W i n d s h i e l d w a s h e r f l u i d l e v e l c h e c k
-Check washer fluid level in container and add if
necessary.
H o o d l a t c h o p e r a t i o n
-When opening hood
on cars equipped with hoods that open from the front,
note the operation of secondary latch. It should keep
hood from opening all the way when primary latch is
released. Make sure that hood closes firmly after
washer fluid services are performed.
C l u t c h s y s t e m s e r v i c e ( m a n u a l
t r a n s m i s s i o n / t r a n s a x l e )
-For cars equipped with
hydraulic clutch system, check the reservoir fluid level
and add fluid as required. All others, check clutch
pedal free travel and adjust as necessary. See your
Owner's Manual for further details.
N O T I C E :
A large loss in this system may
indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired at
once.
AT LEAST MONTHLY
T i r e p r e s s u r e c h e c k
-Keep pressures as
shown on Tire Placard on the driver's door (include
spare unless it is a stowaway). Pressure should be
checked when tires are "cold".
L i g h t o p e r a t i o n
-Check operation of license
plate light, sidemarker lights, headlights including high
beams, parking lights, taillights, brake lights, turn
signals, backup lights, instrument panel and interior
lights and hazard warning flashers.
F l u i d l e a k c h e c k
-After the car has been
parked for a while, inspect the surface beneath the car
for water, oil, fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from
the air conditioning system after use is normal. If you
notice fuel leaks or fumes, the cause should be found
and corrected at once.
AT LEAST SEMI-ANNUALLY (FOR EXAMPLE,
EVERY SPRING AND FALL)
P o w e r s t e e r i n g p u m p f l u i d l e v e l c h e c k
-Check power steering pump fluid level in accordance
with Owner's Manual instructions and keep at proper
level.
N O T I C E :
A large loss in this system may
indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired at
once.
B r a k e m a s t e r c y l i n d e r r e s e r v o i r f l u i d
l e v e l c h e c k
-Check fluid level in accordance with
Owner's Manual and keep at proper level. Note: A low
fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads and
should be checked.
N O T I C E :
A large loss in this system may
indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired at
once.
L A C H TIME OIL IS CHANGED
A u t o m a t i c t r a n s m i s s i o n / t r a n s a x l e f l u i d
l e v e l c h e c k
-Keep fluid level within operating range
on dipstick. See your Owner's Manual.
N O T I C E :
A large loss in this system may
indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired at
once.
M a n u a l t r a n s m i s s i o n / t r a n s a x l e f l u i d
l e v e l c h e c k
-Check fluid level and add as required.
See your Owner's Manual.
N O T I C E :
A large loss in this system may
indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired at
once.
T i r e a n d w h e e l i n s p e c t i o n a n d r o t a t i o n
-Check tires for abnormal wear or damage. Also,
check for damaged wheels. To equalize tire wear and
obtain maximum tire life, it is suggested that tires be
rotated at about 7,500 miles (12 500 km) then each 15,
000 miles (25 000 km) thereafter. See "Tires" in
Owner's Manual, for further information.
B r a k e s y s t e m s i n s p e c t i o n
-For convenience
the following should be done when wheels are removed
for rotation: Inspect lines and hoses for proper hookup,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also
inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect
other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders,
parking brake, etc. at the same time. Check parking
brake adjustment.