What Does an Engine Maintenance Checklist Include?

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Engine maintenance includes the following parts: Mechanical Section: Generally includes one set of intake and exhaust valves, one set of piston rings, one set of cylinder liners (4 pieces for a 4-cylinder engine), two thrust washers, and four pistons. Cooling System Section: Generally includes the water pump, upper and lower engine hoses, large circulation metal pipe, small circulation rubber hose, and throttle body hose. Fuel Section: Generally includes upper and lower oil rings for the fuel injectors, fuel filter; Ignition Section: Check high-voltage lines for swelling or leakage and replace if necessary, spark plugs. Intake Section: Generally includes the air filter; Other auxiliary materials generally include coolant, engine oil, oil filter, carburetor cleaner, and engine metal cleaner or all-purpose cleaner. Components to be Inspected: Generally includes checking the cylinder head for corrosion or unevenness, crankshaft, camshaft, timing belt tensioner, timing belt adjustment pulley, timing belt, external engine belt and adjustment pulley, rocker arms or rocker arm shafts. If equipped with hydraulic lifters, additional inspection of hydraulic lifters is required.