Lubrication

LUBRICATION

The engine and other lubricating systems are filled with high performance lubricants giving prolonged life.

CAUTION: You should always use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range in the engine and gearbox during maintenance and when topping-up. The use of oil not to the correct specification can lead to high oil and fuel consumption and ultimately to damaged components.

Oil to the correct specification contains additives which disperse the corrosive acids formed by combustion and prevent the formation of sludge which can block the oil ways. Additional oil additives should not be used. Always adhere to the recommended servicing intervals.

Engine oil

Use oil meeting specification ACEA A2 or A3 and having a viscosity band recommended for the temperature range of your locality (e.g (10W/40). Where oils to these MG Rover and European specifications are not available, well known brands of oils meeting API SH or SJ quality should be used.

NOTE: Oils meeting specification ACEA A1 can be used if necessary, EXCEPT for vehicles with VVC engines.

Manual gearbox

Use Texaco MTF 94, Unipart MTF94 or Caltex MTF94 for refill and topping-up.

Stepspeed (Em-CVT) gearbox

Use EZL799, Esso CVT or Unipart CVT for refilling or topping up.

Gear linkage

Use Unipart Multi-purpose Lithium Grease or equivalent.

General greasing

Use Unipart Multi-purpose Lithium Grease or equivalent.

Boot hinges

Lubricate with Rocol Ultralube.

Locks, latches and hinges

Use Door Lock and Latch Lubricant, Part No. CYL 100020.