■Creeping
The engine may run at a higher idle speed and creeping increases: • Immediately after the engine starts.
• When the heating and cooling system is in use.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
■Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
Adding Engine Oil
Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in the oil
slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately. Spilled
oil could damage components ...
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions,
your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these
and
other co ...
Synchro Sleeve and Hub Inspection and Reassembly (M/T)
Inspect gear teeth on all synchro hubs and the synchro sleeves for
rounded off corners, which indicate wear.
Install each synchro hub (A) in its mating synchro sleeve (B), and che ...