Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

1970 T. SPARK 16V ENGINE

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

WARNING: Engine oil is harmful to the skin: minimise contact of the oil with the skin; if this does occur wash with soap and water.

1. With the engine warm, remove the filler cap.
2. Withdraw the dipstick.

• Raise the car.

1. Remove the drain plug and drain off all the oil into a suitable recipient.

WARNING: Be very careful when removing the drain plug; the oil might be very hot.

20 ÷ 25 Nm, 2.0 ÷ 2.5 kgm

WARNING: Never discard the oil in the environment as indiscriminate dumping causes pollution.

1. Working from underneath the car with the appropriate wrench, release the oil filter and remove it.

• Clean the drain plug and tighten it with the seal to the specified torque.
• Moisten the seal of the new filter and screw it on tightening fully by hand.
• Lower the car.
• Replenish the engine with oil of the type and in the quantity specified.
• Check that the oil level is correct with the dipstick.

WARNING: The oil level should be checked with the car on level ground.
The oil level above the MAX mark can cause the oil to evaporate and loss of pressure.

• Refit the filler cap, run the engine for appr. 2 minutes at idle speed, turn off the engine and wait for a few minutes.
• Check the oil level and make sure there are no leaks.

WARNING: When refilling with oil, great care should be taken to prevent engine oil dripping into the alternator ventilation holes, as this could seriously damage the alternator and may cause fire.