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'''Weekly is recommended''':
 
'''Weekly is recommended''':
  
Engine oil level  
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# Engine oil level  
 
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# Coolant level
Coolant  
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# Battery electrolyte levels
 
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# Brake and Clutch fluid levels
Battery electrolyte levels  
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# Operation of headlights, sidelights, indicators and stop lights  
 
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# Operation of windscreen wipers, washers, and fluid level  
Operation of headlights, indicators and stop lights  
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# Tyres and pressures  
 
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# Run Air Conditioning MONTHLY. (The A/C system should be operated for a short period, monthly, to prevent sticking of internal moving parts.)
Operation of windscreen wipers, washers, and fluid level  
 
 
 
Tyres and pressures  
 
 
 
Run Air Conditioning MONTHLY.  
 
 
 
4,500 miles before the next A or B service
 
 
 
Change engine oil - check for leaks
 
 
 
Replace oil filter.
 
  
 
== Service Schedule A ==
 
== Service Schedule A ==
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'''Multiples of 9,000 miles''':
 
'''Multiples of 9,000 miles''':
  
Check drive belts for wear and deflection. Replace timing belt at 63,000 mile intervals  
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# Check drive belts for wear and deflection. Replace timing belt at 63,000 mile intervals  
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# Change engine oil (Check for leaks)
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# Replace Oil filter
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# Check heater and cooling system, oil cooler and all fuel pipes, tank cap, hoses and connections for leaks.
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# Check coolant level. Replace at 36,000 mile intervals (earlier if contaminated)
 +
# Check exhaust system and mountings for security and leakage.
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# Check spark plugs - replace at 18,000 miles (platinum at every 63,000 miles)
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# Check battery electrolyte levels and terminals for security.
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# Check air filter.
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# Check fuel vapour control valve
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# Check engine idle, co emission and choke
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# Check brake pedal free play and handbrake travel
 +
# check brake pads / disks / linings and drums, clean out dust.
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# Check level and condition of brake fluid, replace every 24 months or earlier if contaminated.
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# Check clutch fluid level.
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# Check brake system pipes; hoses; and connections.
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# Check steering wheel free play and linkage for wear and security, inc. 4 wheel alignment.
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# Check ball joints and dust covers.
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# Check diff and power steering oil levels for leaks and top up.
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# Check gearbox fluid for leaks, replace every 36,000
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# Check transfer box oil (if applicable, replace fluid 36,000)
 +
# Check front and rear suspension
 +
# Tighten bolts on chassis and body.
 +
# Check all electrics
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# Check all lights
 +
# Check wipers and fluid.
 +
# Check tyres.
 +
# Check body for scratches.
 +
# Lubricate locks / hinges
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# Replace battery in alarm fob
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# Check seat belts.
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# Road test.
  
Change engine oil (Check for leaks)
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Check means check and report. Adjust as needed.
 
 
Replace Oil filter
 
 
 
Check heater and cooling system, oil cooler and all fuel pipes, tank cap, hoses and connections for leaks.
 
 
 
Check coolant level. Replace at 36,000 mile intervals (earlier if contaminated)
 
 
 
Check exhaust system and mountings for security and leakage.
 
 
 
Check spark plugs - replace at 18,000 miles (platinum at every 63,000 miles)
 
 
 
Check battery electrolyte levels and terminals for security.
 
 
 
Check air filter.
 
 
 
Check fuel vapour control valve
 
 
 
Check engine idle, co emission and choke
 
 
 
Check brake pedal free play and handbrake travel
 
 
 
check brake pads / disks / linings and drums, clean out dust.
 
 
 
Check level and condition of brake fluid, replace every 24 months or earlier if contaminated.
 
 
 
Check clutch fluid level.
 
 
 
Check brake system pipes; hoses; and connections.
 
 
 
Check steering wheel free play and linkage for wear and security, inc. 4 wheel alignment.
 
 
 
Check ball joints and dust covers.
 
 
 
Check diff and power steering oil levels for leaks and top up.
 
 
 
Check gearbox fluid for leaks, replace every 36,000
 
 
 
Check transfer box oil (if applicable, replace fluid 36,000)
 
 
 
Check front and rear suspension
 
 
 
Tighten bolts on chassis and body.
 
 
 
Check all electrics
 
 
 
Check all lights
 
 
 
Check wipers and fluid.
 
 
 
Check tyres.
 
 
 
Check body for scratches.
 
 
 
Lubricate locks / hinges
 
 
 
Replace battery in alarm fob
 
 
 
Check seat belts.
 
 
 
Road test.
 
 
 
Check means check and report. Adjust as needed.  
 
  
 
== Service Schedule B ==
 
== Service Schedule B ==
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'''Multiples of 27,000 miles''':
 
'''Multiples of 27,000 miles''':
  
Check valve clearances every 54,000  
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# Check valve clearances every 54,000  
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# Check drive belts for wear. REPLACE TIMING BELT AT 63,000 MILES
 +
# Change oil
 +
# Replace oil filter
 +
# Check heater and cooling system, oil cooler and fuel pipes, tank cap, hoses and connections for leaks.
 +
# Check engine coolant level and strength. Replace at 36,000
 +
# Check exhaust system and mountings
 +
# Check spark plugs, as per 9k service.
 +
# Check battery (as 9k service)
 +
# Replace fuel filter.
 +
# Replace air filter
 +
# Check engine idle, co's and choke
 +
# Check fuel vapour control valve
 +
# Check EGR system and charcoal canister.
 +
# Check brake fluid level and condition. Replace every 24 months or earlier if contaminated.
 +
# Check clutch fluid level.
 +
# Check brake system, pipes, hoses and connections for damage.
 +
# Check steering (as per 9k service)
 +
# Check ball joints and dust covers
 +
# Change diff fluid. Check for leaks
 +
# Check gearbox oil, check for leaks (replace every 36,000 miles)
 +
# Check transfer box oil (replace every 36,000 miles)
 +
# Check PAS fluid check for leaks.
 +
# Check suspension
 +
# Tighten all chassis/body bolts.
 +
# Check all electrics.
 +
# Check all lights
 +
# Check windscreen wipers & fluid
 +
# Check tyres
 +
# Check bodywork.
 +
# Lubricate locks/hinges, replace battery in alarm, seat belts, road test, (as per 9,000 service)
  
Check drive belts for wear. REPLACE TIMING BELT AT 63,000 MILES
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Change oil
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'''Notes:''' ''All the above info from Generation 6 GT Pre Facelift - others may differ''.<br>
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''For turbocharged models or cars running modifications''
  
Replace oil filter
 
  
Check heater and cooling system, oil cooler and fuel pipes, tank cap, hoses and connections for leaks.
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Check engine coolant level and strength. Replace at 36,000
 
 
 
Check exhaust system and mountings
 
 
 
Check spark plugs, as per 9k service.
 
 
 
Check battery (as 9k service)
 
 
 
Replace fuel filter.
 
 
 
Replace air filter
 
 
 
Check engine idle, co's and choke
 
 
 
Check fuel vapour control valve
 
 
 
Check EGR system and charcoal canister.
 
 
 
Check brake fluid level and condition. Replace every 24 months or earlier if contaminated.
 
 
 
Check clutch fluid level.
 
 
 
Check brake system, pipes, hoses and connections for damage.
 
 
 
Check steering (as per 9k service)
 
 
 
Check ball joints and dust covers
 
 
 
Change diff fluid. Check for leaks
 
 
 
Check gearbox oil, check for leaks (replace every 36,000 miles)
 
 
 
Check transfer box oil (replace every 36,000 miles)
 
 
 
Check PAS fluid check for leaks.
 
 
 
Check suspension
 
 
 
Tighten all chassis/body bolts.
 
 
 
Check all electrics.
 
  
Check all lights
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Check windscreen wipers & fluid
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Check tyres
 
 
 
Check bodywork.
 
 
 
Lubricate locks/hinges, replace battery in alarm, seat belts, road test, (as per 9,000 service)
 
 
 
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'''Notes:''' ''All the above info from Generation 6 GT Pre Facelift - others may differ''.<br>
 
''For turbocharged models or cars running modifications''
 

Latest revision as of 09:35, 9 January 2008

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



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