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Essential Maintenance
The
schedules I isted under this heading are the
minimum maintenance required to comply
with
the
Ro
I ls-Royce Motors New Car Warranty
and
the
Californian emission control regulations.
Preventive
Maintenance
These schedules are recommended
to
secure the
maximum
life
and
efficiency
for the
car
and should
only
be
carried out
at
the request
of
the Owner.
Owners are advised
to
consult
a Dealer or the
Service Voucher Book concerning important
additional preventive maintenance.
Regular
Maintenance
The
Owner should ensure that the
following
schedu I es I
is
ted u oder the heading
Regu
1 a r
Maintenance are carried out.
Regular
Maintenance
Engine
Weekly or every
500
miles
(800
km.), whichever
is
the
earlier,
check the oi I level by means
of
the
dipstick;
top-up
if
necessary.
Engine cooling system
Every three months, check the level
of
coolant in
the radiator header tank,
if
necessary. top-up
with
the correct anti-freeze/water mixture.
Hydraulic
reservoirs (see Page E24 -
2)
Monthly, check the level in the reservoirs for the
braking
and
automatic level
Ii
ng systems; the engine
should
be
run
for
4 minutes before checking the
fluid
level. Top-up
if
necessary
to
the indicated
level.
If
frequent topping-up is required
check
the
hydraulic systems for leaks and
rectify
if
necessary.
Lamp units
Weekly, check the lamp bulbs for correct operation
and replace any tau
lty
bulbs.
Tyres
Weekly, check the tyre pressures;
adjust
if
necessary.
Also
check the spare wheel tyre
pressure; adjust
if
necessary. Check the tread
depth
of
all
tyres
and
inspect the tyres for signs
of
dam:1ge.
Windscreen
washer reservoir
Weekly, check the
fluid
level;
top·up
if
necessary.
Section
E24
Cars built
to
the
1980
Californian specification
Initial
3
000
miles (5
000
km.)
or
3 months
service whichever
is
the earlier
Items marked " will be carried out free
of
charge.
Essential
Maintenance
Engine
Change the engine
oil.
*Check the
idle
speed and
rectify
if
necessary.
Engine cooling system
Tighten the worm-drive
clips
of
al 1 coolant hoses.
Driving
belts
Check the condition and tension
of
all
driving
belts;
replace damaged or worn
belts
and
adjust the
tension
as
necessary.
Torque converter transmission
Check the
fluid
level and top-up
if
necessary.
Preventive
Maintenance
Steering
pump
Check the
oil
level in the reservoir and top-up
if
necessary.
Test
Road
test
the car for
satisfactory
performance.
6
000
miles
(10
000
km.) or 6 months service
whichever
is
the earlier
Essentiaf Maintenance
Engine
Change the engine
oil.
Fit
a new
oil
filter.
Battery
Check the level
of
the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top-up
with
distilled
water.
Brakes
Inspect the footbrake and parking brake
pad
linings;
fit
new
linings
if
necessary.
When
changing the
footbrake pads examine the condition
of
the
dust
excluders
on
the
calipers;
renew if necessary.
Manually
adjust
the parking brake pads.
Inspect al I brake pipes and connections; the
Dealer shou Id report any defects
to
the Owner.
Driving
belts
Check the condition and tension
of
a
11
driving
belts;
replace damaged or worn
belts
and adjust the
tension as necessary.
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