Changchai 178FA - Periodic Checks and Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule Overview; Replacing Lube Oil

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8.Periodic checks and maintenance
Periodic check and maintenance are very important for keeping the engine in good condition
and service life. The chart below indicates which checks to make and when to make them. The
mark(●)indicates that special tools and skills are required.Please consult your Changchai dealer.
Periodic check and maintenance schedule
Item
Regular service period
Daily
20
hours
50
hours
100
hours
200
hours
500
hours
1000
hours
Check bolt and nuts of
engine parts for tightness
○
Check and replenish lube oil
○
Replace lube oil
○
1st time
○
2nd time
Clean oil filter
○
○
Check for oil leakage
○
Replace air filter element
○
Clean and replace fuel filter
○
1st time
○
clean
○
replace
Check fuel injection nozzle
●
Check fuel injection pump
●
Adjust clearance of intake
and exhaust valves
●
Check clearance of intake
and exhaust valves
●
Replace piston rings
●
Check battery electrolyte
Monthly checked and if necessary replenished with distilled water
(1)Replacing the lube oil
Drain off the old oil while the engine is still warm,
and refill with the recommended oil.
Temperature
Lube oil
specification
Lube oil type
Over 20 ℃
（summer）
Over CC
No.SAE30
10℃~20℃
(spring,autumn)
No.SAE20
Below 10℃
(winter)
No.SAE10W-30