Specifications

MAINTENANCE Gi
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This first part of the maintenance section covers
renewal
of lubricating oils for the major units of the
vehicle and other components that require lubrication,
as detailed
in the ‘Maintenance schedules’. Refer to the
‘General specification data’ for capacities and
recommended lubricants.
Vehicles operating under severe conditions of dust,
sand, mud and water should have the oils changed and
lubrication carried out at more frequent intervals than
that recommended in the maintenance schedules.
Draining
of used oil should take place after a run when
the
oil is warm. Always clean the drain and filler - level
plugs before removing. In the interests
of safety
disconnect the vehicle battery to prevent the engine
being started and the vehicle moved inadvertently,
while oil changing is taking place.
Allow as much time as possible for the
oil to drain
completely except where blown sand or dirt can enter
the drain holes.
In these conditions clean and refit the
drain plugs immediately the main bulk of oil has
drained.
Where possible, always refill with oil
of the make and
specification recommended in the lubrication charts
and from sealed containers.
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RENEW ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
DRAIN THE OIL
- All engines
1. Drive vehicle to level ground.
2. Run the engine to warm the oil; switch off the
3. Place an oil tray under the drain plug.
4. Remove the drain plug in the bottom of the sump
at the left
- hand side - V8 and right - hand side
4
- cylinder engines. Allow oil to drain away
completely and replace the plug and tighten to the
correct torque.
ignition and disconnect the battery for safety.
NOTE: The example shown below is a 4 cylinder engine
sump.
Renew oil
filter - V8 and 2.5 Diesel engines
5. Place an oil tray under the engine.
6. Unscrew the filter anti - clockwise, using a strap
spanner as necessary.
7. Smear a little clean engine oil on the rubber washer
of the new filter, then screw the filter
on clockwise
until the rubber sealing ring touches the machined
face, then tighten a further half turn by hand only.
Do not overtighten.
Illustration
A. V8 engine.
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Illustration B. 2.5 Diesel engine.
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