Cooling system

• Check coolant level.

Engine

• Drain sump and refill with fresh oil.
• Check and adjust distributor contact breaker point gap.
• Check condition of fuel filter.
• Top up carburettor dashpot oil levels.
• Check and adjust alternator, water pump and hydraulic pump drive belt (if applicable).

Transmission

• Adjust clutch push rod clearance (if applicable).
• Check and top up the automatic transmission oil level (if applicable).

Front suspension and steering

• Lubricate king pin grease nipples.
• Lubricate track rod nipples.
• Lubricate steering rack nipple.
• Check power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir level (if applicable).

Brakes

• Check and adjust handbrake.
• Lubricate handbrake pivots.
• Top up brake and clutch hydraulic fluid reservoirs.
• Check foot brake and examine brake pads for wear.

Electrical

• Top up battery electrolyte level and check security of terminals.

Tyres

• Check tyre pressures and tread condition.
• Check wheel spokes and tighten if necessary.

Cooling system

• Drain the cooling system, flush and refill with the correct solution to suit climatic conditions.
• Check the system for levels and the condition of hoses. “Bars” corrosion inhibitor should be used at all times.

Engine

• Drain engine sump and refill with fresh oil.
• Renew the oil filter element.
• Lubricate the distributor and adjust the contact breaker points.
• Clean, reset and test the sparking plugs.
• Change the fuel filter unit.
• Check the mixture settings.
• Adjust the drive belts and check condition.
• Adjust tension of timing chains.

Transmission and rear suspension

• Adjust clutch push rod clearance (if applicable).
• Top up manual gearbox or automatic transmission oil level (as applicable).
• Lubricate propeller shaft spline.
• Check and top up rear axle oil level.
• Top up rear shock absorber fluid level.

Steering and front suspension

• Adjust king pin upper bearings.
• Lubricate king pin grease nipples.
• Lubricate track rod nipples.
• Lubricate steering rack nipple.
• Check and adjust toe-in.
• Check condition of track rod and ball joint rubber gaiters.
• Check power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir level.

Brakes

• Top up brake and clutch hydraulic fluid reservoirs.
• Lubricate handbrake pivots.
• Lubricate handbrake cable grease nipples.
• Check and adjust handbrake.
• Check foot brake and examine brake pads for wear.

Electrical

• Top up the battery electrolyte level and check security of terminals.

Wheels and Tyres

• Check wheel spokes and tighten if necessary.
• Check tyre pressures and tread condition.
• Balance the road wheels and interchange them.
• Grease the splines and tapers.

General

• Lubricate with an oilcan all pivots, moving parts, door catches, etc.
• Clean and grease the bonnet catch.
• Check the general condition of the bodywork and operation of catches etc. Clear the door drain holes.
• Carry out an abbreviated road test and check operation of brakes, steering lights, instruments and controls.
• Report defects.

Cooling system

• Drain the cooling system, flush and refill with the correct solution to suit climatic conditions.
• Check the system for levels and the condition of hoses. “Bars” corrosion inhibitor should be used at all times.

Engine

• Drain engine sump and refill with fresh oil.
• Renew the oil filter element.
• Lubricate the distributor and adjust the contact breaker points.
• Clean, reset and test the sparking plugs.
• Change the fuel filter unit.
• Check the mixture settings.
• Adjust the drive belts and check condition.
• Adjust tension of timing chains.

Transmission and rear suspension

• Adjust clutch push rod clearance (if applicable).
• Top up manual gearbox or automatic transmission oil level (as applicable).
• Lubricate propeller shaft spline.
• Check and top up rear axle oil level.
• Top up rear shock absorber fluid level.

Steering and front suspension

• Adjust king pin upper bearings.
• Lubricate king pin grease nipples.
• Lubricate track rod nipples.
• Lubricate steering rack nipple.
• Check and adjust toe-in.
• Check condition of track rod and ball joint rubber gaiters.
• Check power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir level.

Brakes

• Top up brake and clutch hydraulic fluid reservoirs.
• Lubricate handbrake pivots.
• Lubricate handbrake cable grease nipples.
• Check and adjust handbrake.
• Check foot brake and examine brake pads for wear.

Electrical

• Top up the battery electrolyte level and check security of terminals.Wheels and Tyres
• Check wheel spokes and tighten if necessary.
• Check tyre pressures and tread condition.
• Balance the road wheels and interchange them. Grease the splines and tapers.

General

• Lubricate with an oilcan all pivots, moving parts, door catches, etc.
• Clean and grease the bonnet catch.
• Check the general condition of the bodywork and operation of catches etc. Clear the door drain holes.
• Carry out an abbreviated road test and check operation of brakes, steering lights, instruments and controls.
• Report defects.