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Do not change the therm ostat for summer or winter
operation. If rep lacem ent is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct typ e therm ostat. Other designs may
resu lt in unsatisfactory coolant perform ance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Insp ect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure the are secure and no leaks are
present.
Com ponents shou ld be rep laced immediately if there is
any evid ence of degrad ation that could cause failu re.
HosesAndVacuum/VaporHarnesses
FuelSystemConnections
Insp ect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evid ence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling ind icate deterioration of the rubber
Electronic Fuel Injection high pressu re fuel system s are
designed with tubes and special connects, connections
and clamps which have uniqu e material characteristics to
provid e adequ ate sealing and resist attack by deterio-
rated gasoline.
Pay particu lar attention to the hoses nearest to high heat
sou rces such as the exhau st manifold . Insp ect hose rou t-
ing to be sure hoses do not tou ch any heat sou rce or
moving component that may cause heat damage or
mechanical wear.
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You are urged to use only the manu factu res-sp ecified
tubes, connections and clamps, or their equ ivalent in
material and specification, in any fuel system servicing.
Insu re nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collap sed
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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