and refilling. Always try to use the
same oil for topping-up as was used
at the service. Never mix mineral oils
with synthetics. See chart at the front
of this book for details of oils and
grades.
Engine Oil Level
Should be checked every week. Stand
the car on level ground when the
engine is warm, allow time for the oil
to return to the sump and remove
dipstick. Clean the stick and replace in
the tube between the manifold pipes
on the left of the engine. Withdraw
the stick again and read the level. The
level should fall between the two
marks at the bottom of the rod. Do
not fill above the ‘max’ mark.
Warning: The dipstick is situated
between the centre pipes of the
exhaust manifold. When the engine’s
warm the manifold will be extremely
hot. Do not touch it with hands or
clothing. The metal of the dip-stick
may also be hot.
Oil change
The engine oil should be changed
every 5,000 miles. Run the engine to
normal temperature. Switch off the
engine and remove drain plug from
the left - hand side of the sump. When
the oil has drained completely, clean
and replace plug. Fit new plug gasket
if necessary. Fit a new oil filter (see
below) and fill with the correct grade
and quantity of oil (see page 5).
Replace the filler cap on the left-hand
rocker cover and run the engine for a
short while. Remove the dip-stick from
the engine and wipe clean. Replace
stick to full depth and remove again
to examine level. The level should be
just on the ‘max’ mark. Never overfill
the engine.
Warning: Care should be taken when
draining engine oil as it may be very
hot. Prolonged exposure to used
engine oil can cause serious skin
disorders. Avoid excessive contact
with skin or use protection.
The radiator fan may operate even
when the ignition is switched off. Take
care not to work near the fan until
engine has cooled sufficiently.
Oil Filter
The filter should always be changed
when the engine oil is replaced. The
filter cartridge is located below the
engine on the right-hand side in front
of the engine. To remove, turn the
filter anti-clockwise until clear of the
thread. Discard the old filter. Clean the
thread and face of the mounting with
a dustfree cloth, lightly oil the sealing
ring on the new filter and screw into
place in a clockwise motion. Tighten
until the seal is in contact with the
face and then make half a turn more.
Do not over-tighten. Start engine,
check oil pressure and examine for
leaks. Be sure to check oil level after
filter change.
Gearbox
At each service the gearbox oil must
be changed. This is best done when
the engine oil is renewed as the drain
plug is located at the bottom right-
hand side of the gearbox under the
car.
Warning: Never work under a car
supported only by a jack. Always use
proper axle stands under the cross
members of the chassis. Always work
on level ground. Remove the drain
plug, with a suitable container under
the gearbox. This is best done while
the oil is warm.
Warning: The gearbox oil may be very
hot. Do not let oil come into contact
with face, eyes or mouth. Used oil can
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