MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
INDEX
Periodically
Page
•
Check
the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
. . . . . . .
..
8
•
Check
the energizer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
•
Check
all the lights for
proper
operation .
..
.
..
....
...
. . . 55
• Inspect seat belts . . See Owners
Manual
• Inspect tires .
.....
.
...
70
Every 6,000
Miles
or
4
Months
(whichever
comes
first)
•
Change
the engine
oil-more
often during severe
operating conditions
•
Change
the oil filter
at
the first oil change, then
at
every
other
oil change . . . . . . . .
•
Lubricate
the front suspension
and
steering linkage
While working
under
the
car
you should also:
•
Lubricate
the
parking
brake
cables
•
Check
the
lubricant
level
of
the:
8
8
.
...
10
.20
Standard
Transmission
.
....
.
.. ..
. . . . . .
..
..
..
14
Rear
Axle
.
... ...
.
. . . . . . . .
.15
• Inspect the:
Brake
lines
and
hoses
. . 85
Exhaust
system for
proper
mounting, leaks,
missing
or
damaged
parts
...
See Owners
Manual
Parking
brake
linkage
Tires .
.....
.
Now, moving
to
the engine compartment:
•
Check
the fluid level
of
the:
Energizer
(battery)
.
..
...
. .
Brake
master
cylinder
....
..
.
Powerglide
and
TorqueDrive
transmission
. .
..
..
70
.
..
. .
28
.
....
.
....
18
...
..
.
...
11
.
...
..
. . 16
Power
steering
pump
Radiator.
. . .
..
.
..
.
...
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..
79
• Inspect the:
Air
conditioning refrigerant charge . . .
..
. . . . . . .
82
Accessory drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.29
Power
steering lines
and
hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Throttle
linkage . . .
.....
. .
........
49
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