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Scheduled Servicing
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Engine oil change intervals of 20,000 km or every 12 months, whichever
occurs rst, are recommended for normal operating conditions. When a vehicle
is operating primarily in city trafc and most trips are less than 15 km the engine
often does not warm up enough to resist the formation of condensation and
sludge. The recommendation to change the oil every 12 months, even when
the vehicle has not completed 20,000 km since the last oil change, will ensure
that the effects of these harmful substances will be minimised. Unusual or
severe operating conditions, if frequently encountered, can greatly reduce the
protective life of oil and necessitate more frequent changes.
• Engine oil lter replacement is mandatory each time the engine oil is replaced.
• Air cleaner. The air taken into the engine must be free of dust particles to
prevent rapid wear occurring. In dusty conditions, the air cleaner element can
become choked resulting in restricted air ow and reduction of fuel economy. In
dusty conditions it is recommended that the intake tube to the air cleaner and
the air cleaner body be cleaned every 10,000 km and the air cleaner element
replaced every 20,000 km (dusty/sandy conditions only). In extreme conditions,
more frequent attention may be required. Your Servicing Dealer will be pleased
to discuss requirements for extreme conditions.
• Brake uid is hygroscopic and degenerates as it absorbs moisture from the
atmosphere. To ensure the brake system is maintained in a safe operating
condition, the uid must be drained and replaced every 24 months, regardless of
distance travelled.
• Cooling system must be kept clean and free from rust and scale to ensure
maximum efciency and a minimum of corrosion and electrolytic action. It should
be drained, ushed and relled with a fresh solution of the specied coolant and
water for engine protection every 10 years.
• Tyre inspections are conducted at each service. Your Servicing Dealer will
advise you if your vehicle should require further service to arrest abnormal tyre
wear patterns. The tyre ination pressures should be checked regularly.
INFREQUENT USAGE
If your vehicle normally travels less than 20,000 km in 12 months, it is recommended
that your vehicle be serviced at least once every 12 months.
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