Dodge B-I-B 1948 - ENGINE OIL SYSTEM COMPONENTS; OIL FILTER SERVICE

ADD OIL M AR K
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
A quart of oil should be added when the level is at or just above
the "ADD OIL" mark on the oil level indicator. The level should
never be allowed to drop below the "ADD OIL" mark.
OIL FILTER
The function of the oil filter on the engine is to remove dirt and for-
eign material from the oil in order to assist in keeping the oil clean.
This
is a continuous process, and the filter element will continue to
trap dirt until it becomes clogged . Due to the manner of connecting
the
oil filter to the oiling system, clogging of the filter will not stop
the
circulation of oil to the bearings. However, when the oil filter
is clogged it ceases to filter the oil. It is advisable, therefore, to
install a new oil filter or filter element, depending on the type of
filter used, every 10,000 miles. In dusty areas it may be advisable
to examine the oil and service the filter more frequently, or at
any time when the oil appears to be excessively dirty.
AIR CLEANER
Road dust and other abrasives are filtered out of the air entering
your engine through the carburetor, by means of an air cleaner. The
cleoning and servicing of the air cleaner is covered on the lubrica-
tion chart, page 17. If properly and periodically serviced, the
parts of the engine subjected to wear are protected from the
abrasive action of dust and dirt. The result is much longer engine
life and economy and efficiency is maintained for thousands of
extra miles. The air cleaner should be serviced at regular intervals,
even daily may be necessary under extreme conditions in dusty
territory.
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