Engine:
Rotary Engine (RENESIS 13B-MSP) maintenance, troubleshooting, overhaul
Transmission:
Manual and Automatic transmissions: inspection, repair, overhaul, fluid specifications
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive system, differential, driveshafts, axles
Suspension:
Front and Rear suspension systems: components, geometry, alignment, repair
Steering:
Power steering system: components, diagnosis, repair
Brakes:
Hydraulic brake system, ABS, EBD: diagnosis, repair, component replacement, bleeding procedures
Electrical System:
12V electrical system, battery, charging system, starting system, ignition system, lighting, fuses, relays
Engine Control:
ECU, sensors, actuators, fuel injection, emissions control, ignition timing
HVAC:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system: diagnosis, repair, refrigerant handling
Body And Interior:
Body panels, doors, windows, seats, trim, interior components: removal, installation, repair
Restraint Systems:
Airbags, seatbelts: inspection, maintenance, replacement procedures
Body Electrical:
Power windows, locks, mirrors, audio system, instrumentation, alarms
Wheels And Tires:
Specifications, rotation, balancing
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, lubrication points
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guides, fault codes, symptom-based diagnosis
Repair:
Component removal, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, and installation
Overhaul:
Engine rebuild, transmission overhaul, differential rebuild
Electrical Repair:
Wiring diagrams, circuit tracing, component testing
Collision Repair:
Body panel replacement, structural repair guidelines, welding specifications
Painting:
Surface preparation, paint code information, application guidelines
Depth:
Comprehensive: from basic fluid checks and filter changes to full engine and transmission overhauls, including electrical system diagnostics.
NHTSA Front Crash Test:
5 Stars (for driver and passenger, 2004 model year testing often applies to early 2003 models)
IIHS Side Impact Test:
Good (for 2004 model year testing)
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System
Ebd:
Standard Electronic Brake-force Distribution
Traction Control:
Standard Traction Control System (TCS)
Airbags:
Front airbags, side-impact airbags
Seatbelts:
3-point seatbelts with pretensioners
Oil Change Interval:
Every 3,000-5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first (highly dependent on driving conditions and oil type, especially for rotary engines).
Spark Plug Replacement:
Recommended at 30,000-50,000 miles, using specific long-life rotary plugs.
Engine Oil Type:
API SG/SH/SJ or ILSAC GF-II/GF-III compatible, SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 recommended (specific rotary engine oil is crucial).
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approx. 4.8 US quarts (4.5 Liters) with filter change
Apex Seal Wear:
Premature wear of apex seals due to insufficient lubrication, overheating, or detonation. Requires engine rebuild.
Ignition System:
Coil pack failures, spark plug fouling (especially early models with specific plug designs).
Oil Consumption:
Rotary engines naturally consume some oil; however, excessive consumption can indicate seal wear.
Pre Catalytic Converter Failure:
Can break apart and get sucked into the engine, causing severe damage.
Starter Motor Issues:
Some models can experience slow cranking, often related to heat soak or battery performance.
