Maintenance schedule The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. These are the average maintenance intervals recommended by the manufacturer for vehicles driven daily under normal conditions. Obviously some variation of these intervals
may be expected depending on territory of use, and conditions encountered. If you wish to keep your vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may wish to perform some of these procedures more often. We encourage frequent maintenance because it enhances the efficiency, performance and resale value
Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly m Refer to “Weekly Checks”
Every 3000 miles (5000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first In addition to the items listed above, carry out the following:
m Adjust the front and rear drum brakes (Section 3) m Check the operation of the handbrake and adjust if necessary (Section 4) m Check the condition and security of the steering and suspension components (Section 5) m Inspect the underbody and the brake hydraulic pipes and hoses (Section 6) m Check the condition of the fuel lines (Section 6) m Check the condition and security of the exhaust system (Section 7) m Check the condition of the fan belt and renew if necessary (Section 8) m Check the condition of the air pump drivebelt (where applicable) and renew if necessary (Section 9) m Inspect the clutch hydraulic components (Section 10) m Check the condition of the seats and seat belts (Section 11) m Check the headlight beam alignment (Section 12)
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of your vehicle. If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, used to tow a trailer, driven frequently at slow speeds (idling in traffic) or on short journeys, more frequent maintenance intervals are recommended.
Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first (continued) m Check the condition of the contact breaker points and adjust or renew (Section 20) m Lubricate the distributor (Section 21) m Check and if necessary adjust the clutch return stop (Section 22) m Lubricate the dynamo bearing - early models (Section 23) m Clean and inspect the dynamo charging system control box (Section 24) m Check and if necessary adjust the ignition timing (Section 25) m Check and if necessary adjust the carburettor idle speed and mixture settings (Section 26) m Lubricate the locks and hinges (Section 27) m Check the condition of the exterior trim and paintwork (Section 28) m Road test (Section 29) Note: Renewal of the engine/transmission oil and filter at this service interval is only necessary on pre-1985 models. On all other models, oil and filter renewal is recommended at 12 000 miles/12 months.
Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first In addition to the items listed above, carry out the following:
Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first In addition to the items listed above, carry out the following:
m Renew the engine/transmission oil and filter (Section 13) m Check the condition of the front brake shoes and/or pads, and renew if necessary (Section 14) m Check the condition of the driveshaft gaiters (Section 15) m Lubricate the suspension and steering grease points (Section 16) m Check the condition of the rear brake shoes and renew if necessary (Section 17) m Check all underbonnet components and hoses for fluid leaks (Section 18) m Check and if necessary top up the carburettor piston dashpot and lubricate the linkage (Section 19)
m Renew the air cleaner element (Section 30) m Check and if necessary adjust the valve clearances (Section 31) m Inspect the distributor cap, rotor arm and HT leads (Section 32) m Renew the spark plugs (Section 33) m Check the emission control equipment (Section 34)
Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or twenty four months, whichever comes first In addition to the items listed above, carry out the following:
m Renew the coolant (Section 35) m Renew the brake fluid (Section 36) m Renew the fuel filter - fuel injection models (Section 37)
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