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Chapter 1
Routine maintenance and servicing
Air cleaner filter element renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Air conditioning system check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic transmission fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Automatic transmission fluid renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Auxiliary drivebelt check and renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bodywork, paint and exterior trim check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brake fluid renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Clutch pedal stroke adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Coolant renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Driveshaft bellows check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Engine oil and filter renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Exhaust system check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emissions control systems check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Front brake pad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fuel filter renewal - fuel injection models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Handbrake check and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Headlight beam alignment check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Idle speed and mixture check and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ignition system check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Intensive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lock and hinge check and lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Manual transmission oil level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual transmission oil renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear brake pad condition check - models with rear disc brakes . . . 14
Rear brake shoe check - models with rear drum brakes . . . . . . . . . 13
Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Seat belt check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Spark plug renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Steering and suspension check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Throttle and choke cable lubrication and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Timing belt renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Underbody and fuel/brake line check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underbonnet check for fluid leaks and hose condition . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1•1
Contents
Easy, suitable for
novice with little
experience
Fairly easy, suitable
for beginner with
some experience
Fairly difficult,
suitable for competent
DIY mechanic
Difficult, suitable for
experienced DIY
mechanic
Very difficult,
suitable for expert DIY
or professional
Degrees of difficulty
5 4 3 2 1
1•2 Servicing Specifications
Lubricants and fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refer to end of “Weekly checks”
Capacities
Engine oil
XV and XW series engines (including filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 litres
XY and XU series engines (including filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 litres
TU series engines (including filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 litres
Cooling system
XV8, XW7, TU9 and TU3 series engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 litres
XY7 and XY8 engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 litres
XU engines (except automatic transmission models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 litres
XU engines (automatic transmission models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 litres
TU1 series engine (except Van models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 litres
TU1 series engine (Van models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 litres
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 litres
Automatic transmission
From dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 litres
Drain and refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 litres
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 litres
Engine
Oil filter:
XV, XW and XY series engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion C204
XU and TU series engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion F104
Cooling system
Antifreeze mixture:
Protection down to - 15ºC (5ºF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27% antifreeze
Protection down to - 35ºC (- 31ºF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% antifreeze
Note: Refer to Chapter 3 for further details.
Fuel system
Air cleaner filter element:
Pre-1988 carburettor engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion W138
1988 onward carburettor engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion U401
Fuel injection engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion W175
Fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion L205
Idle speed and mixture CO content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refer to Chapter 4A, 4B and 4C Specifications
Ignition system
Spark plugs:
XV8, XW7 and XY7 engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RS9YCC or S281YC*
XY8 and XU5J engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion S7YCC or S279YC*
XU51C engines (up to 1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion S9YCC or S281YC*
XU51C engines (from 1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RC9YCC or C9YCX*
XU5JA engines (up to 1988) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion S7YCC or S279YC*
XU5JA (from 1988), XU5JA/K, XU9JA, XU9JA/K, XU9JA/Z and
XU9JA/L engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RC7YCC or C7YCX*
TU9 series, TU1 series, TU3 and TU3A engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RC9YCC or C9YCX*
TU3S engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion RC7YCC or C7YCX*
*Peugeot recommendation
Spark plug electrode gap** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 to 0.8 mm
**The spark plug electrode gap quoted is that recommended by Champion for their specified plugs listed above. If spark plugs of any other type
are to be fitted, refer to their manufacturer’s recommendations.
Brakes
Front brake pad minimum lining thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 mm
Rear brake shoe minimum lining thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 mm
Rear brake pad minimum lining thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 mm
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See “Weekly checks”
Torque wrench settings Nm lbf ft
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 13
Manual transmission drain/filler plugs
BE1 and BE3 transmissions:
Main gearbox drain plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7
Final drive drain plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 22
MA transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 19
Maintenance schedule 1•3
1
Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly
m Refer to “Weekly checks”.
Every 36 000 miles (58 000 km) or
3 years - whichever comes sooner
In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:
m Renew the timing belt (Section 31).
Note: Although the normal interval for timing belt renewal is 72 000
miles (120 000 km), It is strongly recommended that the timing belt
renewal interval is halved to 36 000 miles (60 000 km) on vehicles
which are subjected to intensive use, ie. mainly short journeys or a lot
of stop-start driving. The actual belt renewal interval is therefore very
much up to the individual owner, but bear in mind that severe engine
damage will result if the belt breaks.
Every 6000 miles (9000 km) or
6 months - whichever comes sooner
In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:
m Renew the engine oil and filter (Section 3)*.
m Check the condition of the front brake pads, and renew if
necessary (Section 4).
m Check the automatic transmission fluid level and top-up if
necessary (Section 5).
Note: Renewal of the engine oil filter at this service interval is only
necessary on models fitted with the XU9J1/L engine and automatic
transmission. On all other models, oil filter renewal is recommended
at every second oil change (ie 12 000 miles/12 months).
Every 48 000 miles (80 000 km) or
4 years - whichever comes sooner
m Renew the fuel filter - fuel injection models (Section 32).
Every 12 000 miles (18 000 km) or
12 months - whichever comes sooner
In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:
m Check all underbonnet components and hoses for fluid leaks
(Section 6).
m Renew the spark plugs (Section 7).
m Check, adjust and lubricate the throttle and choke cables
(Section 8).
m Check the condition of the auxiliary drivebelt, and renew if
necessary (Section 9).
m Check the clutch pedal stroke adjustment (Section 10).
m Check the condition of the seat belts (Section 11).
m Lubricate the locks and hinges (Section 12).
m Check the condition of the rear brake shoes and renew if
necessary - rear drum brake models (Section 13).
m Check the condition of the rear brake pads and renew if
necessary - rear disc brake models (Section 14).
m Check the operation of the handbrake (Section 15).
m Inspect the underbody and the brake hydraulic pipes and hoses
(Section 16).
m Check the condition of the fuel lines (Section 16).
m Check the condition and security of the exhaust system (Section 17).
m Check the condition of the exterior trim and paintwork (Section 18).
m Check the headlight beam alignment (Section 19).
m Check the operation of the air conditioning system (Section 20).
Every 72 000 miles (120 000 km)
In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:
m Renew the timing belt (Section 31).
Note: This is the interval recommended by Peugeot, but we
recommend that the belt is changed more frequently, at 36 000 miles
(60 000 km) - see above
Every 24 000 miles (36 000 km) or
2 years - whichever comes sooner
In addition to all the items listed above, carry out the following:
m Check the manual transmission oil level, and top-up if necessary
(Section 21).
m Renew the manual transmission oil (pre-1988 BE1 transmissions
only) (Section 22).
m Renew the automatic transmission fluid (Section 23).
m Check the condition of the driveshaft bellows (Section 24).
m Check the steering and suspension components for condition
and security (Section 25).
m Renew the air cleaner filter element (Section 26).
m Check the ignition system (Section 27).
m Check the idle speed and mixture adjustment (Section 28).
m Check the condition of the emissions control system hoses and
components (Section 29).
m Carry out a road test (Section 30).
Every 2 years (regardless of mileage)
m Renew the coolant (Section 33).
m Renew the brake fluid (Section 34).
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 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 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.
1•4 Maintenance - component location
Underbonnet view of a 1360 cc GT model (XY8 series engine)
1 Right-hand front engine mounting
2 Jack
3 Drivebelt
4 Oil filter
5 Bottom hose
6 Water pump
7 Throttle cable
8 Fuel pump
9 Brake master cylinder
10 Brake fluid reservoir filler cap
11 Vehicle identification plate
12 Choke cable
13 Heater hose
14 Oil filler cap/crankcase ventilation filter
15 Windscreen wiper arm
16 Hydraulic brake lines
17 Cooling fan motor resistor
18 Front suspension shock absorber top
mounting nut
19 Ignition coil cover
20 Distributor
21 Bottom hose
22 Clutch release fork
23 Clutch housing
24 Washer reservoir
25 Battery
26 Ignition timing aperture
27 Diagnostic socket
28 Radiator filler cap
29 Air cleaner
30 Bonnet lock
31 Oil pressure switch
32 Alternator
33 Cooling system expansion
bottle
Maintenance - component location 1•5
1
Underbonnet view of a 1360 cc XS model (TU series engine)
1 Brake fluid reservoir filler cap
2 Brake master cylinder
3 Brake vacuum servo unit
4 Servo vacuum hose
5 Cooling system bleed screw
6 Air cleaner cover
7 Fuel pump
8 Cooling system expansion bottle
9 Fuel filter
10 Washer fluid reservoir
11 Battery
12 Air temperature control unit
13 Auxiliary fusebox
14 Radiator filler cap
15 Ignition coil
16 Bonnet lock
17 Engine oil filler cap
18 Exhaust manifold hot air shroud
19 Alternator
20 Engine oil level dipstick
21 Inlet manifold
22 Right-hand engine mounting
1•6 Maintenance - component location
Front underside view of a 1360 cc GT model
1 Bottom hose
2 Reverse lamp switch
3 Engine/transmission oil drain plug
4 Radiator
5 Gear linkage
6 Clutch housing and transfer gear
assembly
7 Washer reservoir
8 Disc caliper
9 Lower suspension arm
10 Anti-roll bar
11 Track rod
12 Guide bar
13 Exhaust front pipe
14 Fuel feed and return pipes
15 Hydraulic brake lines
16 Subframe
17 Driveshaft
18 Front towing eye
Maintenance - component location 1•7
1
Rear underside view of a 1360 cc GT model
1 Exhaust front pipe
2 Handbrake cables
3 Heatshield
4 Rear suspension cross-tube
5 Brake hydraulic flexible hose
6 Rear shock absorber
7 Trailing arm
8 Side-member
9 Exhaust rubber mounting
10 Exhaust rear silencer
11 Spare wheel
12 Rear towing eye
13 Torsion bars
14 Fuel tank
1 Introduction
This Chapter is designed to help the home
mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety,
economy, long life and peak performance.
This Chapter contains a master
maintenance schedule, followed by Sections
dealing specifically with each task in 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.
Servicing your vehicle in accordance with
the mileage/time maintenance schedule and
the following Sections will provide a planned
maintenance programme, which should result
in a long and reliable service life. This is a
comprehensive plan, so maintaining some
items but not others at the specified service
intervals will not produce the same results.
As you service your vehicle, you will
discover that many of the procedures can -
and should - be grouped together, because of
the particular procedure being performed, or
because of the close proximity of two
otherwise-unrelated components to one
another. For example, if the vehicle is raised
for any reason, the exhaust should be
inspected at the same time as the suspension
and steering components.
The first step of this maintenance
programme is to prepare yourself before the
actual work begins. Read through all the
Sections relevant to the work to be carried
out, then make a list and gather together all
the parts and tools required. If a problem is
encountered, seek advice from a parts
specialist or a dealer service department.
2 Intensive maintenance
1 If, from the time the vehicle is new, the
routine maintenance schedule is followed
closely, and frequent checks are made of fluid
levels and high-wear items, as suggested
throughout this manual, the engine will be
kept in relatively good running condition, and
the need for additional work will be minimised.
2 It is possible that there will be some times
when the engine is running poorly due to the
lack of regular maintenance. This is even more
likely if a used vehicle, which has not received
regular and frequent maintenance checks, is
purchased. In such cases, additional work
may need to be carried out, outside of the
regular maintenance intervals.
3 If engine wear is suspected, a compression
test (refer to Chapter 2A, B or C) will provide
valuable information regarding the overall
performance of the main internal components.
Such a test can be used as a basis to decide
on the extent of the work to be carried out. If,
for example, a compression test indicates
serious internal engine wear, conventional
maintenance as described in this Chapter will
not greatly improve the performance of the
engine, and may prove a waste of time and
money, unless extensive overhaul work
(Chapter 2D) is carried out first.
4 The following series of operations are those
often required to improve the performance of
a generally poor-running engine:
Primary operations
a) Clean, inspect and test the battery (See
“Weekly checks”).
b) Check all the engine-related fluids (See
“Weekly checks”).
c) Check the condition of the auxiliary
drivebelt (Section 9).
d) Inspect the distributor cap, rotor arm and
HT leads (Section 27).
e) Renew the spark plugs (Section 7).
f) Check the condition of the air cleaner
filter element and renew if necessary
(Section 26).
g) Renew the fuel filter - fuel injection
models (Section 32).
h) Check the condition of all hoses, and
check for fluid leaks (Section 6).
5 If the above operations do not prove fully
effective, carry out the following operations:
Secondary operations
All the items listed under “Primary
operations”, plus the following:
a) Check the charging system (Chapter 5A).
b) Check the ignition system (Chapter 5B).
c) Check the fuel system (Chapter 4A, B and
C).
d) Renew the distributor cap and rotor arm
(Section 27).
e) Renew the ignition HT leads (Section 27).
3 Engine oil and filter renewal
1
Note: A suitable square-section wrench may
be required to undo the sump drain plug on
some models. These wrenches can be
obtained from most motor factors or your
Peugeot dealer.
1 Frequent oil changes are the best
preventive maintenance the home mechanic
can give the engine, because ageing oil
becomes diluted and contaminated, which
leads to premature engine wear.
2 Make sure that you have all the necessary
tools before you begin this procedure. You
should also have plenty of rags or
newspapers handy, for mopping up any spills.
The oil should preferably be changed when
the engine is still fully warmed-up to normal
operating temperature, just after a run; warm
oil and sludge will flow out more easily. Take
care, however, not to touch the exhaust or
any other hot parts of the engine when
working under the vehicle. To avoid any
possibility of scalding, and to protect yourself
from possible skin irritants and other harmful
contaminants in used engine oils, it is
advisable to wear gloves when carrying out
this work. Access to the underside of the
vehicle is greatly improved if the vehicle can
be lifted on a hoist, driven onto ramps, or
supported by axle stands. (see “Jacking and
vehicle support”). Whichever method is
chosen, make sure that the vehicle remains
level, or if it is at an angle, that the drain point
is at the lowest point.
3 Position the draining container under the
drain plug, and unscrew the plug. On some
models, a square-section wrench may be
needed to slacken the plug (see illustration).
If possible, try to keep the plug pressed into
the sump while unscrewing it by hand the last
couple of turns (see Haynes Hint).
1•8 Maintenance procedures
3.3 Slackening the sump drain plug with a
square section wrench
Every 6000 miles or 6 months
Keep the drain plug pressed into the
sump while unscrewing it by hand the
last couple of turns. As the plug releases,
move it away sharply so that the stream
of oil issuing from the sump runs into the
container, not up your sleeve!
4 Allow the oil to drain into the container, and
check the condition of the plug’s sealing
washer; renew it if worn or damaged.
5 Allow some time for the old oil to drain,
noting that it may be necessary to reposition
the container as the oil flow slows to a trickle;
when the oil has completely drained, wipe
clean the drain plug and its threads in the
sump and refit the plug, tightening it securely.
6 If the filter is also to be renewed, move the
container into position under the oil filter,
which is located on the front side of the
cylinder block. On XV, XW and XY series
engines, place some rag around the filter
otherwise the oil that runs out as the filter is
unscrewed will make a mess all over the front
of the engine.
7 Using an oil filter removal tool if necessary,
slacken the filter initially, then unscrew it by
hand the rest of the way (see illustration) .
Empty the oil in the old filter into the
container.
8 Use a clean rag to remove all oil, dirt and
sludge from the filter sealing area on the
engine. Check the old filter to make sure that
the rubber sealing ring hasn’t stuck to the
engine. If it has, carefully remove it.
9 Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to
the sealing ring on the new filter, then screw it
into position on the engine. Tighten the filter
firmly by hand only - do not use any tools.
10 Remove the old oil and all tools from
under the car, then lower the car to the
ground (if applicable).
11 Remove the dipstick, then unscrew the oil
filler cap from the rocker/cylinder head cover
or oil filler/breather neck (as applicable). Fill
the engine, using the correct grade and type
of oil (see “Lubricants and fluids, and
capacities”). An oil can spout or funnel may
help to reduce spillage. Pour in half the
specified quantity of oil first, then wait a few
minutes for the oil to fall to the sump.
Continue adding oil a small quantity at a time
until the level is up to the lower mark on the
dipstick. Adding approximately 1.5 litres will
bring the level up to the upper mark on the
dipstick. Refit the filler cap.
12 Start the engine and run it for a few
minutes; check for leaks around the oil filter
seal and the sump drain plug. Note that there
may be a delay of a few seconds before the oil
pressure warning light goes out when the
engine is first started, as the oil circulates
through the engine oil galleries and the new oil
filter (if fitted) before the pressure builds up.
13 Switch off the engine, and wait a few
minutes for the oil to settle in the sump once
more. With the new oil circulated and the filter
completely full, recheck the level on the
dipstick, and add more oil as necessary.
14 Dispose of the used engine oil safely, with
reference to “General repair procedures” in
the preliminary Sections of this manual.
4 Front brake pad check
1
1 Jack up the front of the vehicle, and
support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and
vehicle support”).
2 For better access to the brake calipers,
remove the roadwheels.
3 If any of the pads friction material is worn to
the specified thickness or less, all four pads
must be renewed as a set.
4 For a comprehensive check, the brake pads
should be removed and cleaned. The
operation of the caliper can then also be
checked, and the condition of the brake disc
itself can be fully examined on both sides.
Refer to Chapter 9 for further information.
5 Automatic transmission fluid
level check
1
1 Take the vehicle on a short journey, to
warm the transmission up to normal operating
temperature, then park the vehicle on level
ground. The fluid level is checked using the
dipstick located at the front of the engine
compartment, directly in front of the engine
(see illustration). The dipstick top is brightly-
coloured for easy identification.
2 With the engine idling and the selector lever
in the “P” (Park) position, withdraw the
dipstick from the tube, and wipe all the fluid
from its end with a clean rag or paper towel.
Insert the clean dipstick back into the tube as
far as it will go, then withdraw it once more.
Note the fluid level on the end of the dipstick;
it should be between the upper and lower
marks (see illustration).
3 If topping-up is necessary, add the required
quantity of the specified fluid to the transmission
via the dipstick tube. Use a funnel with a fine-
mesh gauze, to avoid spillage, and to ensure
that no foreign matter enters the transmission.
Note: Never overfill the transmission so that the
fluid level is above the upper mark.
4 After topping-up, take the vehicle on a short
run to distribute the fresh fluid, then recheck
the level again, topping-up if necessary.
5 Always maintain the level between the two
dipstick marks. If the level is allowed to fall
below the lower mark, fluid starvation may
result, which could lead to severe
transmission damage.
6 Frequent need for topping-up indicates that
there is a leak, which should be found and
corrected before it becomes serious.
Every 6000 miles or 6 months 1•9
1
5.2 Automatic fluid dipstick lower (a) and
upper (b) fluid level markings
For a quick check, the
thickness of the friction
material on each brake pad
can be measured through
the aperture in the caliper body
3.7 Using an oil filter removal tool to slacken the filter 5.1 Withdrawing the automatic transmission fluid dipstick
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