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Essential Maintenance
The schedules Ii sted under
this
heading are the
minimum maintenance requirements necessary to
comply
with
the Rolls-Royce Motors New Car
Warranty and
the
relevant
emission control regulations.
Preventive Maintenance
These schedules are aimed at securing 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
addi tionat preventive maintenance.
Regular Maintenance
The Owner should ensure that the fol lowing
schedules
listed
under the heading Regular
Maintenance are carried out.
Regular Maintenance
Carburetters
Monthly, check the oi I I evel
in
the reservoir
of
the
automatic
air
valve dampers; top
-up
if
necessary.
Engine
Weekly or every 500
miles
(800 km.), whichever
is
the
earlier,
check the
oil
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 E25 • 2)
Monthly, check the
level
in
the reservoirs for the
brak i
nq
and
automatic level Ii
ng
systems; the
engine
shoull
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
faulty
bulbs.
Tyres
Weekly, check the
tyre
pressures;
adiust
if
necessary. Al so check the spare wheel tyre
pressure;
adjust
if
necessary. Check the tread
depth of
all
tyres and
inspect
the tyres for signs
of
damage.
Windscreen washer reservoir
Weekly, check the
fluid
level;
top-up
if
necessary.
Section
E25
Cars built
to
the
1980
North
American
specification (except
those
destined
for
California)
Initial
3 000
miles
(5
000 km.) or 3 months
service whichever
is
the earlier
Items marked *
will
be carried out free of charge.
Essentia I Maintenance
*
Air
injection
pump
Check belt tension and reset
if
necessary.
* Automatic choke
Check the
air
flow
through the choke stove
pipe
and
check for correct operation;
rectify
if
necessary.
* Carburetters
Top-up the
oil
level in the
air
valve
dampers.
Check the
float
ct1amber
depression and
rectify
if
necessary. Check the
idle
speed and
rectify
if
necessary. Check the choke
fast-idle
speed and
rectify
if
necessary.
Engine
Change the engine oi I.
*Fuel evaporative emission control system
Check the purge
flow
rate;
fit
a new purge I ine
filter
if
necessary. Pressure
test
the fuel tank and
evaporative
loss
control
line;
rectify
any
leaks.
*Ignition system
Check the
ignition
timing and reset if necessary.
Check the engine
idle
speed and
rectify
if
necessary.
Belt tension
Check the tension
of
all
driving
belts;
reset
if
necessary.
Engine
cooling
system
Tighten
the worm-drive
clips
of
all
coolant hoses.
Torque converter transmission
Check the
fluid
level
and top-up
if
necessary.
Preventive Maintenance
Steering
pump
Check the o i I I evel
in
the reserve i r and top
-t1p
if
necessary.
Test
Road
test
the car
for
satisfactory
performance.
6 000 miles
(10
000 km.)
or
6 months
service
whichever
is
the earlier
Essential Maintenance
Engine
Change the engine oi I.
Fit
a new oi I fi I ter.
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