Triumph TR6 User Manual

REGULAR
MAINTENANCE
Periodic
Checks
Engine-Daily
Prior
to starting
out
on
a
long
run,
or every
250 miles
1400
km.),
check the
engine
oil level
and,
if necessary,
add
oil
until the level
reaches
the
high mark
on the dipstick.
Before
checking the level,
make
sure
that the car is standing
on level
gound. The
dipstick,
located
on the
left-hand
side ol
the
crankcase
(Fig.
56)
may
then
be withdrawn,
wiped
clean
and
pushed fully
home
before
withdrawing
it for reading.
Should
the level
be
at
the lower
mark
on the
dipstick, 2
pints
(l
.14
litres)
n'ill
be required for
topping
up via
the
cap
(Fig.
57).
Radiator
Water Level-Weekly (Fig.
38)
The level of
water,
visible
through
the translucent
plastic
reservoir
mounted forward
of the
radiator,
should
be mainiained
at
least
"half-full"
by
adding
soft water,
when
required,
via the
screwed
cap.
Should
the reservoir
be
allowed
to
empty, remove
the radiator
filler
cap,
completely fill
the radiator,
ai described
on page
27.
CAUTION. If the engine
is hot,
avoid.danger
from
scalding by
exercising extreme
care
when removing the
radiator filler
cap.
Turn it
a
half-turn and allow
pressure to
be fully released
before completely
removing the cap.
Screen
Washer
Examine
the
water
level in the plastic
windscreen washer
container.
If required, unscrew
the caP and
replenish the
container
with
clean
water.
(Refer
to page
41).
Fig. 56
Fig.
f,/
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Triumph TR6 Specifications

General

Brand	Triumph
Model	TR6
Category	Automobile
Language	English