DMC De Lorean, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance
24
Checking Battery
Your car has a Delco FREEDOM battery. It
needs no periodic maintenance. Its top is
permanently sealed (except for two small vent
holes) and has no filler caps. You will never
need to add water. The hydrometer (test
indicator) in the top of the battery provides
information for testing purposes only.
For full power needs a Delco FREEDOM battery
with the same catalogue number as shown on
the original battery’s label is recommended, at
replacement time.
CAUTION: FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONS
LISTED IN THE JUMP STARTING CAUTION
WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR A BATTERY,
PERSONAL INJURY (PARTICULARLY TO
EYES) OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY RESULT
FROM BATTERY EXPLOSION, BATTERY ACID
OR ELECTRICAL (SHORT CIRCUIT) BURNS.
Checking Belt Tension and Condition
If a belt is worn, cracked or frayed, have it
replaced. To check belt tension, apply
moderate thumb pressure (approximately 22
lbs (10 kg) ) midway between pulleys and
check the deflection on the longest run of the
belt.
Belt
Deflection
Alternator drive belt 6-10 mm ( 1 ⁄
4
- 3 ⁄
8
in)
Air conditioning
compressor 6-10 mm ( 1
⁄
4
-
3
⁄
8
in)
Note: If a belt is replaced, readjust the tension
after approximately 2,000 miles (3,000 km) of
driving.
Checking Engine Oil Level – Fig. 5
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait five
minutes.
3. Pull out the dipstick (1) wipe it clean and
re-insert fully.
4. Pull the dipstick out again and note
reading. if the level falls on the knurled
section, it is okay. If the level is near the
bottom of the knurled section, add oil to
bring to proper level. If ‘topping up’ is
required, pull off the crankcase breather
cap on the left valve cover (2) and add
the recommended lubricant. DO NOT
overfill. Replace breather cap securely.
CAUTION: Engine oil may be hot. Caution
should be exercised to avoid the possibility
of burns.
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
Level – Fig. 5
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and set
the parking brake firmly.
2. Run the engine at idle speed until
cooling fans begin to cycle – A/C off.
3. Move the selector lever through all of
the gear positions and set it to the ‘P’
(PARK) position (engine running).
4. Wipe any dirt from the dipstick cap (3)
pull out the dipstick, wipe clean and
reinsert fully.
5. Pull out again, and check the level. The
level should be maintained between the
marked L and F on the dipstick.
6. If the level is near or at the L line, ad
fluid through the filler tube. DO NOT
OVERFILL.