GENERAL UPKEEP
REGULAR INSPECTION
Every 250 miles
check the oil level when the engine is cold, and top up if
necessary.
Withdraw dipstick (F) (Fig. 5) and wipe clean, then insert and
push fully home before withdrawing for reading. The lower mark on the dip-
stick indicates that 4 pints (Imperial) of oil will be required for topping up.
The regular addition of oil not only maintains the correct level, but also
tends
to keep up the quality of the lubricant.
Replenishment is via the cap (D)
which must be lifted straight off.
Weekly,
Check :
The water level in the radiator and replenish if necessary.
Use
clean rain water and keep the neck of the filler at least half full of water.
Re-check after the engine has been warmed. The use of hard water results
in a deposit on the inner side of the cooling surfaces, thus reducing efficiency.
Tyre pressures.
The correct pressures are given on page 23.
Keep
the spare tyre inflated to a slightly higher pressure than that recommended,
and reduce its pressure when the tyre is required for use.
Maintain the electrolyte level in the battery
level
with the top of the
separators.
Overfilling will cause electrolyte spillage which will
subsequently attack the surrounding metal panels.
Use only distilled
water when replenishing.
Keep the filler plugs (A) (Fig. 5) screwed tight
to prevent leakage.
Never use a naked light when checking the
electrolyte level.
Fig.
5.
View under bonnet.
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