68 0il change, checking oil level in automatictransmission
Oil filter element: Renew every 5000
miles (7500 km) when the engìne oi[ is
changed:
Unscrew the clamping bolt (17 mm
wrench) and remove it with sealing ring
and outer cover, leaving the upper par[ of
the filter in place.
Clean out the filter housing, renew the
element and reassemble with a sealing
ring in good condition.
Change the oil in the manual gearbox
only while at normal operating tempe-
rature, after 1000 km (app. 600 miles) and
then every 20000 miles (30000 km):
Remove oil drain plug (17 mm intl. hex)
then oil filler plug (17 mm intl. hex) on the
right of the gearbox housing. This will
help the oil to drain more rapidly. When
fully drained, replace the drain plug
(screw in firmly). Both plugs have conical
threads and may not be replaced with
plugs having metric threads.
Total oil capacity: 1.9 lmp. pints/1.2 US
quarts/1.1 liters.
Oil level: up to underside of filler orifice.
Oil grade: Branded SAE 80 gearbox oil
(not hypoid gear oil); in an emergency,
HD engine oil.
To check oil level [n the automatic trans-
mission:
Park the car on a flat, level surface,
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selector lever in the "P" or "N" position,
at idling speed.
Remove the transmission oil dipstick+
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the two marks on the dipstick.
Change the oil in the automatic trans-
mission while at normal operating
temperature, every 20000 miles (30000
km): Park the car on a flat, Ievel surface,
apply the handbrake, select lever posi-
tion "P", switch off engine.
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