Constantly monitor:
- engine oil level;
- coolant level;
- brake fluid level;
- windshield washer fluid level;
- tire pressure;
- operation of lighting devices;
- operation of windshield wipers;
- operation of the braking system.
Every 10,000 km of vehicle mileage or annually:
- check the level and, if necessary, bring it up to standard:
- electrolyte in battery;
- power steering fluid;
- perform a visual inspection of the engine;
- check the tightness of the cooling system and the density of the antifreeze;
- check the tightness of the brake system;
- check belt tension;
- change oil and filter in engine;
- check the condition of the brake drums, discs and pads;
- check wheel alignment angles;
- in a diesel engine, drain the water sediment from the fuel filter;
- clean the spark plugs and check the gap between the electrodes;
- check and, if necessary, adjust the ignition timing;
- in the Turbo RS engine replace spark plugs;
- in the Turbo RS engine, tighten the exhaust manifold and turbocharger mounting bolts;
- check the integrity and tightness of the protective covers of the drive shaft joints;
- check the play and reliability of the fastening of the steering rods and ball joints;
- check and, if necessary, adjust the headlights.
Additionally, every 20,000 km of vehicle mileage or annually check:
- all light bulbs are in good working order;
- brake pedal free play;
- brake booster;
- free play of handbrake;
- play in steering;
- body for corrosion;
- starter operation;
- steering seal rings for leaks;
- gearbox oil level;
- wheel hub bearing play;
- condition and suspension of the exhaust system;
- engine operation for toxicity;
- compression in cylinders;
- valve clearances;
- replace spark plugs and breaker contacts;
- in OHV engine, clean the oil filler cap.
Every 2 years:
- replace brake fluid;
- replace coolant.
Replace the V-belt every 30,000 km of vehicle mileage.
Every 40,000 km of vehicle mileage:
- – replace the air filter;
- in diesel engines replace the fuel filter;
- check the operation of the automatic device for supplying heated air to the engine;
- in carburetor engines with a working volume of 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6 dm³ replace the engine ventilation valve on the air filter;
- on OHV engines, clean the vent insert in the oil filler cap.
Replace timing belts every 60,000 km of vehicle mileage.
(The original article is available on the website: «FORDBOOK»)