1•4 Maintenance schedule
Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly
M Refer to “Weekly checks”
Basic service, every 9000 miles
(15 000 km) or 12 months -
whichever comes sooner
Along with the items in “Weekly checks”, carry out the
following:
M Renew the engine oil and oil filter (Section 3).
M Check all hoses and other components for fluid
leaks (Section 4).
M Check the steering and suspension components
(Section 5).
M Check the condition of the driveshaft rubber
gaiters (Section 6).
M Check the automatic transmission fluid level (if
applicable), (Section 7).
M Check the radiator for blockage (e.g. dead insects)
and clean as necessary (Section 8).
M Check and adjust the idle speed and mixture (if
applicable), (Section 9).
M Check the throttle linkage and lubricate if
necessary (Section 10).
M Check the exhaust system for corrosion, leaks and
security (Section 11).
M Check all wiring for condition and security
(Section 12).
M Check and adjust the ignition timing (if applicable),
(Section 13).
M Renew the brake fluid (Section 14).
M Check the brake pad friction material for wear
(Section 15).
M Check the handbrake linkage (Section 16).
M Check the power steering fluid level (if applicable),
(Section 17).
M Check the power steering pump drivebelt (if
applicable), (Section 18).
M Check the rear suspension level control system
height, if fitted (Section 19).
M Check the bodywork (Section 20).
M Lubricate all locks and hinges (Section 21).
M Check the alternator V-belt (Section 22).
M Check the headlamp alignment (Section 23).
M Replace battery in the door-lock key (if applicable),
(Section 24).
M Carry out a road test (Section 25).
Note: Vauxhall specify that an Exhaust Emissions Test should be
carried out at least annually. However, this requires special
equipment, and is performed as part of the MOT test (refer to the
end of the manual).
Full service, every 18 000 miles
(30 000 km) or 24 months -
whichever comes sooner
Along with the ‘basic service’, carry out the following:
M Renew the coolant (Section 26).
M Renew the air cleaner element (Section 27).
M Check the operation of the air cleaner air inlet
temperature control (carburettor models only),
(Section 28).
M Renew the fuel filter (Section 29).
M Renew the spark plugs (SOHC only), (Section 30) *.
M Inspect and clean the distributor cap and HT leads
(Section 31).
M Check the clutch cable adjustment (Section 32).
M Check the manual transmission oil level (Section 33).
M Check the automatic transmission (Section 34).
M Check the brake drum shoe for wear (Section 35).
Major service, every 36 000 miles
(60 000 km) or 48 months -
whichever comes sooner
Along with the ‘full service’, carry out the following:
M Renew timing belt (Section 36).
M Renew the spark plugs (DOHC models only),
(Section 37).
M Renew automatic transmission fluid (Section 38) *.
* Note: If a vehicle is used for heavy-duty work (e.g. taxi work,
caravan/trailer towing, mostly short-distance, stop-start city driving)
the fluid must be changed every 36 months or 27 000 miles (45 000
km), whichever occurs first.
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