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LUBRICATION
Regular lubrication
is
essential for long life and sustained performance.
Th~
correct
intervals for lubrication should
be
strictly followed. It
is
most important
that
only
the
grade of lubricant shown
in
the
Recommended Lubricants table
is
used, other·
wise serious damage may result.
When checking oil levels, the car should be standing on a
level
surface.
Engine
Use
the
dipstick, located
at
the
rear
of
the
engine
to
check engine oil
level
daily.
The correct
oil level
is
to
the upper mark on the dipstick.
Allow
at
least 5 minutes from stopping
the
engine, so
that
the oil drains into the
sump, before checking
the
oil level.
Top
up
if
necessary, through the oil filler on the rear of the inlet camshaft cover.
Do
not
overfill, and replace the filler cap 'securely.
Draining the
Sump
Renew
the
oil
at
the first
500
miles, and at
A,
B,
and C services. The drain plug
is
located
at
the
rear right hand
of
the
sump.
Drain
the
sump when
the
oil
is
warm and flows more readily. Allow
to
drain
thoroughly, clean
the
drain plug, and replace.
Renew
the
oil filter. (See below). Fill the engine with new
oil
of the correct grade
to
the
top
mark on the dipstick.
Gearbox
Renew
the
oil
at
the
Free Service and
at
every B and C service.
The
filler plug
is
on
the
top
of
the
gearbox
at
the
left rear, and
is
reached through
the floor after removing
the
closing plug. An oil level plug
is
on the left hand side
of
the
gearbox, and two drain plugs are beneath
the
box,
as
shown.
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