Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

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Accelerator pedal - removal and refitting
The procedure is the same as described in Part A of this Chapter for carburettor models. ...

Engine oil
Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off an ...

Fuel filler flap - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Open the filler flap and the tailgate or boot lid, as applicable. 2 Remove the fuel filler cap and then remove the screw securing the filler housing to the fuel tank neck (see illustrat ...