Reliant Kitten Saloon - Engine Oil and Filter Service

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Operation
Check door operation, locks and hinges
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Top-up battery, check connections X X X X X X X X X
Top up radiator coolant
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Check for oil and water leaks X X X X X X X
Check all controls, lights, horn, instruments
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Check headlamp alignment X X X X X X
Check washer reservoir and top-up
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Check external condition of exhaust system X X X X X X
Check and if necessary renew windscreen
wiper blades
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Road test
Check brake function X X X X X X X X
Adjust ignition timing and dwell angle
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Adjust carburettor X X X X X X X
Warning: Emission controlled carburettors require special attention
Routine maintenance - Engine
Check and top-up engine oil level
1. Withdraw dipstick. Wipe clean and replace. remove
again and note oil level indicated by trace of oil to the full mark on
the dipstick.
2. If necessary top-up with a recommended grade of oil to
the full mark on the dipstick. Do not over fill (figure 2)
Drain engine oil and refill
This operation is best carried out when the engine is warm.
1. Place a suitable receptacle under the drain plug and
unscrew the plug slowly until oil begins to escape. When the rate
of flow lessens, remove the plug completely and allow the oil to
drain for a few mintues. (figure 3) Care should be taken to ensure
that no dirt or grit enters the sump whilst the plug is removed.
2. Clean the plug thoroughly and check the condition of
the sealing washer. If damaged the washer should be replaced
Weekly First 1,000 miles (1,500 km) 3,000 miles (5,000 km) 6,000 miles (10,000 km) 12,000 miles (20,000 km) 18,000 miles (30,000 km) 24,000 miles (40,000 km) 30,000 miles (50,000 km) 36,000 miles (60,000 km)