BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers).
Towing the vehicle on four wheels
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed
(all wheels on the ground, regardless ...
Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fue ...
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Transaxle/Transmission Cooling - 6F50/6F55
SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Material
a 6F50 transmission.
b 6F55 transmission.
Torque Specifications
a 3.5L GTDI
b 3.5L Ti-VCT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Transaxle Cooling
The transmission fluid cooling system consists of the following:
OTA transmission fluid c ...
Rear Drive Halfshafts
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
a Refer to the procedure in this section.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear Drive Halfshafts
The halfshafts consist of the following components:
Inner CV joints
Outer CV joints
Interconnecting shafts
The halfshafts are splined on the outboard stub s ...
Assembly
Engine
Special Tool(s)
Material
Engine Upper
Engine Front
Engine Upper - LH Cylinder Head
Engine Upper - RH Cylinder Head
Timing Drive Components
Lower Engine Block (View 1)
Lower Engine Block (View 2)
NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
i ...
