1•4Maintenance schedule
Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly
m mCheck the engine oil level (Section 3)
m mCheck the engine coolant level (Section 3)
m mCheck the brake fluid level (Section 3)
m mCheck the power steering fluid level (Section 3)
m mCheck the screen washer fluid level (Section 3)
m mVisually examine the tyres for tread depth, and wear
or damage (Section 4)
m mCheck and if necessary adjust the tyre pressures
(Section 4)
m mCheck and if necessary top-up the battery electrolyte
level - where applicable (Section 6)
m mCheck the operation of the horn, all lights, and the
wipers and washers (Sections 5 and 7)
Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or
6 months - whichever comes sooner
m mRenew engine oil and filter (Section 8)
m mCheck brake pads or shoes for wear (front and rear)
(Section 9)
m mCheck operation of brake fluid level warning indicator
(Section 9)
m mInspect engine bay and underside of vehicle for fluid
leaks or other signs of damage (Section 10)
m mCheck function and condition of seat belts
(Section 11)
m mCheck condition and security of exhaust system
(Section 12)
m mCheck tightness of wheel nuts (Section 13)
m mClean oil filler cap (Section 14)
m mCheck idle speed (where applicable) (Section 15)
m mCheck mixture adjustment (where applicable)
(Section 16)
Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months - whichever comes sooner
m mCheck automatic transmission fluid level (engine hot)
(Section 17)
m mCheck manual gearbox oil level (Section 18)
m mCheck operation of latches, check straps and locks;
lubricate if necessary (Section 19)
m mRenew spark plugs (Section 20)
m mCheck condition and tension of auxiliary drivebelt(s);
adjust or renew as necessary (Section 21)
m mCheck tightness of battery terminals, clean and
neutralise corrosion if necessary (Section 22)
m mCheck engine valve clearances - SOHC only
(Section 23)
m mCheck handbrake mechanism (Section 24)
Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or
2 years - whichever comes sooner
m mCheck air cleaner inlet air temperature control
operation (carburettor models) (Section 36)
m mRenew pulse air filter element (1.6 litre CVH)
(Section 37)
m mRenew air cleaner element (Section 38)
m mClean and inspect distributor cap and HT leads
(Section 39)
m mCheck automatic transmission brake band
adjustment (Section 40)
m mRenew fuel filter (fuel-injection models only)
(Section 41)
m mRenew crankcase ventilation vent valve (SOHC and
DOHC) (Section 42)
m mClean radiator matrix and air conditioning condenser
fins (where applicable) (Section 25)
m mCheck air conditioning refrigerant charge (where
applicable) (Section 26)
m mCheck final drive oil level (Section 27)
m mLubricate automatic transmission selector/kickdown
linkage (Section 28)
m mCheck security and condition of steering and
suspension components, gaiters and boots
(Section 29)
m mCheck condition and security of driveshaft joints and
gaiters (Section 30)
m mInspect underbody and panels for corrosion or other
damage (Section 31)
m mInspect brake pipes and hoses (Section 32)
m mClean idle speed control linkage at throttle (where
applicable) (Section 33)
m mRoad test and check operation of ABS (Section 34)
m mCheck crankcase ventilation system (Section 35)
Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km) or
3 years - whichever comes sooner
m mRenew brake hydraulic system seals and hoses if
necessary (Section 43)
m mRenew brake hydraulic fluid (Section 44)
m mRenew camshaft drivebelt (optional on SOHC
models - compulsory on CVH) (Section 45)
m mRenew coolant (Section 46)
Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months - whichever comes sooner
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