Maintenance Schedule

**502 MotorSports** · 08-17-02, 07:37 PM

Every 250 miles or weekly

Check engine oil
Check engine coolant level
Check windshield washer fluid
Check brake fluid level
Check tires and tire pressures

Every 3,000 miles or 3 months

Above listed items plus:

Check power steering fluid level
Check automatic and transmission/transaxle fluid level
Change engine oil and filter

Every 7,500 miles or 6 months

All items listed above and:

Inspect/replace wiper blades
Check/Service Battery
Check/Adjust (if necessary) engine drivebelts
Inspect/Replace (if necessary) all underhood hoses
Check cooling system
Rotate Tires
Check front disc brake pads

Every 15,000 miles or 12 months

All items listed above and:

Inspect the brake system
Check clutch pedal height and freeplay
Inspect the seatbelts
Replace the a/c air filter
Adjust valve clearances
Replace the air filter
Inspect the fuel system
Check m/t lubricant
Check differential lubricant level
Inspect suspension and steering components and driveaxle boots
Inspect exhaust system

Every 30,000 miles or 24 months

All above listed items plus:

Replace the spark plugs (conventional, non-platinum)
Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV Valve
Replace the fuel filter
Service the cooling system (drain, flush, fill)
Replace the brake fluid
Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid
Change manual transmission/transaxle lubricant
Change differential lubricant
Check EGR system ( Exhaust Gas Recirculation)
Check and adjust engine idle speed
Check and adjust engine ignition timing
Replace ABS high pressure hose
Reset Maintenance Required Indicator

Every 60,000 miles or 24 months

All items listed above plus

Replace the spark plugs (PLATINUM TIPPED SPARK PLUGS)

Every 90,000 miles or 72 months

Replace timing belt
Replace water pump

Book mark for your reference, ladies and gentlemen.

08-18-02, 12:13 PM

Thanks Leon, that's good to know, cause in about 10,000 miles I'll have to do a 30,000 miles service. Anyone know how hard this one is to do yourself, or is it just best to suck it up and go to the dealer?

**502 MotorSports** · 08-18-02, 06:53 PM

Most of them are DIY'ers.
I would think you could handle them all, at least with a little help.

Mikeb120 · 11-07-02, 01:51 PM

Thanks...this was very helpful!!!!!

g-man · 11-29-02, 02:24 PM

Leon, your da man. I just lost my service schedule pamphlet that I got when I bought my car. This thread was a godsend.

jewelerz · 12-25-02, 12:00 AM

Should I do a 90k service for 120k? and if so are there any extras I should add on?

thanks

Sean L · 01-02-03, 07:40 PM

I believe the 120K service is the same as 60K....you wouldn't do the 90K @ 120 since that includes the timing belt (which should have been done only 30K miles ago).

I just hit 120K, changed the oil and trans fluid yesterday, still need to do some more inspections and change the plugs and fuel filter.

Regards,

Hotstartup · 04-03-03, 12:15 AM

how hard is to replace the brake fluid and the ABS fluid. the dealership is charging 70 bucks for both. should i go with them or do it myself??

Ballistic · 04-09-04, 03:04 PM

a legend meet on how to do all this stuff would be really sweet.
cuz all i have done to my car for the last 6 months is change the oil.... and i dont know what the previous owner has done.

Roger · 05-05-04, 03:45 PM

i got some questions i know how to do everything but :: Adjust valve clearances, Check and adjust engine ignition timing,Replace ABS high pressure hose.

-im thinking about doing an engine flush what do you think about that?

FutureX 2001 · 10-21-04, 08:42 AM

Same question about Adjusting the Valve Clearances?

Hadn't heard of this before, should look in my manual and look at the list.. hehe

shift · 10-21-04, 10:39 AM

Can someone make a DIY on how to clean the PCV valve or at least take some pics of it and how to take it out?

jackpbqwst.net · 12-20-04, 09:44 AM

My owner's manual says to change the timing belt rvery 60,000 miles. Where does the 90,000 mile interval come from?

Thanks,

Jack

Roger · 12-20-04, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackpbqwst.net

My owner's manual says to change the timing belt rvery 60,000 miles. Where does the 90,000 mile interval come from?

Thanks,

Jack

every manual is different some 60,000 some 90,000 at lest you dont have the one that says 40,000 that would suck. It seems they built the legends all allittle different, some you have to change the pads very 2,225mi!!! , im in search for a legend that requires no oil change, but im not losing sleep over this search.

djcf · 05-10-06, 05:06 PM

what legend requires no oil change?

08-17-02, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
502 MotorSports 502MotorSports.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 9,354 Car 1: F.I. e39 540i Car 2: F.I. e46 325xi Car 3: e46 330i iTrader: (0)	Maintenance Schedule Every 250 miles or weekly Check engine oil Check engine coolant level Check windshield washer fluid Check brake fluid level Check tires and tire pressures Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Above listed items plus: Check power steering fluid level Check automatic and transmission/transaxle fluid level Change engine oil and filter Every 7,500 miles or 6 months All items listed above and: Inspect/replace wiper blades Check/Service Battery Check/Adjust (if necessary) engine drivebelts Inspect/Replace (if necessary) all underhood hoses Check cooling system Rotate Tires Check front disc brake pads Every 15,000 miles or 12 months All items listed above and: Inspect the brake system Check clutch pedal height and freeplay Inspect the seatbelts Replace the a/c air filter Adjust valve clearances Replace the air filter Inspect the fuel system Check m/t lubricant Check differential lubricant level Inspect suspension and steering components and driveaxle boots Inspect exhaust system Every 30,000 miles or 24 months All above listed items plus: Replace the spark plugs (conventional, non-platinum) Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV Valve Replace the fuel filter Service the cooling system (drain, flush, fill) Replace the brake fluid Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Change manual transmission/transaxle lubricant Change differential lubricant Check EGR system ( Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Check and adjust engine idle speed Check and adjust engine ignition timing Replace ABS high pressure hose Reset Maintenance Required Indicator Every 60,000 miles or 24 months All items listed above plus Replace the spark plugs (PLATINUM TIPPED SPARK PLUGS) Every 90,000 miles or 72 months Replace timing belt Replace water pump Book mark for your reference, ladies and gentlemen. __________________ The Hotness! Elevate Your Standards.... Legend Mod Money! Jasmyn \| 502MS Project e39 \| 502MotorSports MySpace

08-18-02, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
502 MotorSports 502MotorSports.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 9,354 Car 1: F.I. e39 540i Car 2: F.I. e46 325xi Car 3: e46 330i iTrader: (0)	Most of them are DIY'ers. I would think you could handle them all, at least with a little help. __________________ The Hotness! Elevate Your Standards.... Legend Mod Money! Jasmyn \| 502MS Project e39 \| 502MotorSports MySpace

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g-man * H * G Z , * N * . Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 848 Car 1: 1997 3.5 RL iTrader: (0)	Leon, your da man. I just lost my service schedule pamphlet that I got when I bought my car. This thread was a godsend. __________________ http://www.neworderonline.com/images/forum/smoker.gif 2nd Generation FAQ...Click here G's RL pics.....

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Sean L Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 314 Car 1: '94 Cashmere LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	I believe the 120K service is the same as 60K....you wouldn't do the 90K @ 120 since that includes the timing belt (which should have been done only 30K miles ago). I just hit 120K, changed the oil and trans fluid yesterday, still need to do some more inspections and change the plugs and fuel filter. Regards, __________________ Sean in Norcal '05 Infiniti G35 Coupe '94 Mustang Cobra '94 Legend LS Sedan (SOLD) '97 Lex LS400 Coach Edition http://www.mustangmods.com/data/4358/legendsig2.jpg

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Ballistic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: socal Posts: 2,665 Car 1: 1988 944 Turbo iTrader: (7)	a legend meet on how to do all this stuff would be really sweet. cuz all i have done to my car for the last 6 months is change the oil.... and i dont know what the previous owner has done. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...44/avatar2.jpg

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08-18-02, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Thanks Leon, that's good to know, cause in about 10,000 miles I'll have to do a 30,000 miles service. Anyone know how hard this one is to do yourself, or is it just best to suck it up and go to the dealer?

11-07-02, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mikeb120 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 797 Car 1: 89 LS Sedan (stolen 10/1) iTrader: (0)	Thanks...this was very helpful!!!!!

12-25-02, 12:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
jewelerz "he mooher" Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tri-State Area Posts: 234 Car 1: 92LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Should I do a 90k service for 120k? and if so are there any extras I should add on? thanks

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Hotstartup Type I King Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,190 Car 1: 92 LS Sedan Car 2: 91 LS Coupe 5 spd iTrader: (7)	how hard is to replace the brake fluid and the ABS fluid. the dealership is charging 70 bucks for both. should i go with them or do it myself??

05-05-04, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Roger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Lansing, Mi Posts: 4,220 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (0)	i got some questions i know how to do everything but :: Adjust valve clearances, Check and adjust engine ignition timing,Replace ABS high pressure hose. -im thinking about doing an engine flush what do you think about that? __________________ 1995 Legend GS (sherwood Green) 144,000 My ride http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/608014

10-21-04, 08:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montebello, CA Posts: 4,210 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (1)	Same question about Adjusting the Valve Clearances? Hadn't heard of this before, should look in my manual and look at the list.. hehe __________________

10-21-04, 10:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
shift Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation - Boston Posts: 462 Car 1: '90 Blue L AT iTrader: (0)	Can someone make a DIY on how to clean the PCV valve or at least take some pics of it and how to take it out? __________________ http://img167.exs.cx/img167/7114/sig3pt.gif

12-20-04, 09:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
jackpbqwst.net Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 13 Car 1: 1988 Red Legend Sedan L, Auto. Trans., 145,000 mi. iTrader: (0)	60,000 or 90,000 miles? My owner's manual says to change the timing belt rvery 60,000 miles. Where does the 90,000 mile interval come from? Thanks, Jack

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djcf Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: nj Posts: 14 Car 1: Acura Legend 1992 iTrader: (0)	what legend requires no oil change?

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