Triumph TR4A - Routine Servicing

ROUTINE SERVICING
ROUTINE
This section describes the lubrication and servicinq require-
ments which are neaessary to maintain tbe vehicle in g6od order
and ensure trouble-free motodng. All points desc
bed
should
receive attention at the prescdbed intervals,
Engrne
When a new car is delivered, the engine sump contains a
special
running-in oil
which should be retained until the com-
pletion of 1,000 miles. Although the level may not reach the
high mark on the dipstick, the
quantity of oil
is
sufficient
for
the
running-in pedod.
Provided
the level is maintained between
the low and high marks on the dipstick, during this
period,
topping-up
is unnecessary.
At the
"Free
Seryice",
the running-in oil is drained
and
the
sump
replenished to the leyel
of
the high
mark on the dipstick,
with one of
the
approved oils recommended on pages 52 and 53.
Gearbox.
OYerdriYe and Rear
Axle
Rear
axles, gearboxes and overdrive units fitted to new cars
are filled with a special oil, formulated to
give all necessary
protection
to new gears. This
oil should
not
be drained but may
be topped up with any
of
the
approved oils
listed
on pages 52
and 53
against the
appropriate uDit.
SERYICING
Lubrication
When carrying out the
following maintenaDce
work, the
importance of using only high
grade
lubdcants is
yitallv
important and canrot be over emphasised
These lubricants have mainta,ined a high standard of
quality over
many
years and are
recommended
only
after extensive tests in collaboration with the oil companies
concemed. In count es where these oils are unobtainable, use
similar
high
grade
oils having the same characteristics,
PreYentive Maintenance
To ensure continued emciency and prolonged vehicle life,
the maintenance
voucher
schem€, produced by Standard-Triumph
engineers, ofers a carefullv designed
plan
of lubrication require-
ments and adjustment checks at predetermined periods.
Operated by all Standard-Triumph dealerc, and specifically
recommended
to
owners wishing to obtain the greatest pleasure
from thei motoiing, the scheme involves the use of a sedes of
Maintenance
Vouchers
contained in a booklet suDDlied with the
car.
Service Operations appropriate ro mileage or
periods
of
time are listed on pages
preceding
the vouchers.
The space
provided on the counterfoil ofeach
voucher
should
be filled in by the owner and dealer to constitute proof of regular
seryicing,
should this
be
required when
making a claim under
the wananty, or when selling the vehicle.
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