Difference between revisions of "Service Guide"

Revision as of 08:17, 6 July 2007

Regular Checks

Weekly is recommended:

1. Engine oil level
2. Coolant level
3. Battery electrolyte levels
4. Brake and Clutch fluid levels
5. Operation of headlights, sidelights, indicators and stop lights
6. Operation of windscreen wipers, washers, and fluid level
7. Tyres and pressures
8. Run Air Conditioning MONTHLY. (The A/C system should be operated for a short period, monthly, to prevent sticking of internal moving parts.)

Service Schedule A

Multiples of 9,000 miles:

1. Check drive belts for wear and deflection. Replace timing belt at 63,000 mile intervals
2. Change engine oil (Check for leaks)
3. Replace Oil filter
4. Check heater and cooling system, oil cooler and all fuel pipes, tank cap, hoses and connections for leaks.
5. Check coolant level. Replace at 36,000 mile intervals (earlier if contaminated)
6. Check exhaust system and mountings for security and leakage.
7. Check spark plugs - replace at 18,000 miles (platinum at every 63,000 miles)
8. Check battery electrolyte levels and terminals for security.
9. Check air filter.
10. Check fuel vapour control valve
11. Check engine idle, co emission and choke
12. Check brake pedal free play and handbrake travel
13. check brake pads / disks / linings and drums, clean out dust.
14. Check level and condition of brake fluid, replace every 24 months or earlier if contaminated.
15. Check clutch fluid level.
16. Check brake system pipes; hoses; and connections.
17. Check steering wheel free play and linkage for wear and security, inc. 4 wheel alignment.
18. Check ball joints and dust covers.
19. Check diff and power steering oil levels for leaks and top up.
20. Check gearbox fluid for leaks, replace every 36,000
21. Check transfer box oil (if applicable, replace fluid 36,000)
22. Check front and rear suspension
23. Tighten bolts on chassis and body.
24. Check all electrics
25. Check all lights
26. Check wipers and fluid.
27. Check tyres.
28. Check body for scratches.
29. Lubricate locks / hinges
30. Replace battery in alarm fob
31. Check seat belts.
32. Road test.

Check means check and report. Adjust as needed.

Service Schedule B

Multiples of 27,000 miles:

1. Check valve clearances every 54,000
2. Check drive belts for wear. REPLACE TIMING BELT AT 63,000 MILES
3. Change oil
4. Replace oil filter
5. Check heater and cooling system, oil cooler and fuel pipes, tank cap, hoses and connections for leaks.
6. Check engine coolant level and strength. Replace at 36,000
7. Check exhaust system and mountings
8. Check spark plugs, as per 9k service.
9. Check battery (as 9k service)
10. Replace fuel filter.
11. Replace air filter
12. Check engine idle, co's and choke
13. Check fuel vapour control valve
14. Check EGR system and charcoal canister.
15. Check brake fluid level and condition. Replace every 24 months or earlier if contaminated.
16. Check clutch fluid level.
17. Check brake system, pipes, hoses and connections for damage.
18. Check steering (as per 9k service)
19. Check ball joints and dust covers
20. Change diff fluid. Check for leaks
21. Check gearbox oil, check for leaks (replace every 36,000 miles)
22. Check transfer box oil (replace every 36,000 miles)
23. Check PAS fluid check for leaks.
24. Check suspension
25. Tighten all chassis/body bolts.
26. Check all electrics.
27. Check all lights
28. Check windscreen wipers & fluid
29. Check tyres
30. Check bodywork.
31. Lubricate locks/hinges, replace battery in alarm, seat belts, road test, (as per 9,000 service)

Notes: All the above info from Generation 6 GT Pre Facelift - others may differ.
For turbocharged models or cars running modifications