The clearance compensator does not require maintenance. If unusual noises are heard in the valve mechanism, the clearance compensators are checked as follows:
- Remove the cylinder head cover, see p. 1.8.
- Press the rocker arm against the valve clearance compensator with your finger.
- The clearance compensator is in order if it is not compressed and provides stiff resistance when the rocker arm is pressed.
- If the valve clearance compensator is easily and completely compressed, it is defective and requires replacement.
- If the valve clearance compensator is slightly compressed and elastic, air has probably entered it.
- In this case, check the engine oil level. If the level is too high, drain or suck out the oil. If the level is too low, top up the oil.
- If the oil level is normal, check the mesh and mesh seal in the oil pan; replace if damaged.
- Finally, remove air from the valve clearance compensator. To do this, warm up the engine and then drive the car at low speed. Turn off the engine and wait for several minutes. Then start the engine again and drive at low speed. Repeat this process several times within one hour.