Mahindra Bolero Single Cab Turbo, Owner'S Manual

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Bolero Single Cab Turbo / Double Cab Turbo
Maintenance Procedure
Vehicle maintenance when out of use
Engine - Start & run the Engine a few
minutes once in a week. Drive the vehicle
a little forward & backward once a
fortnight.
Cooling system - Add coolant and water
in the ratio indicated in section ‘Radiator’.
Electrical -
Disconnect the terminals
of the battery & store it separately.
Smear petroleum jelly on the terminals &
recharge once in a month.
Clutch -
Press the clutch pedal to the
floor board in fully depressed position.
Brakes - Operate the brake pedal a few
times once a week. Check & top-up brake
fluid in master cylinder once in a month.
Tyres -
Maintain the normal tyre pressure
& check it once in a week. Support
the vehicle so that load on the tyres is
relieved & correct the tyre pressure before
the vehicle stands on the wheel.
Body -
Coat rust-proof to all bright metal.
Cover up with upholstery.
Engine
Topping up the Engine Oil
The engine oil level should be maintained
at little below high
mark on the dipstick
& must never be allowed to fall below the
low . While checking the oil level, park the
vehicle on a level ground with the engine
shut down. Withdraw the dipstick from its
holder, clean & refit. Withdraw again &
note the level. Top-up as required with the
clean correct grade of engine oil. Always
drain & fill the oil when engine is warm.
Note:
Start the engine, run at a fast idling speed
for about a minute. Stop the engine
& after allowing some time oil level
to stabilize, recheck again & top-up if
necessary.
• Do not mix different brands or grades
of oil.
• Lubricating oil filter should be replaced
at every oil change.
Use oil grade as per lubrication chart for
ambient up to -5°C. At lower temperature,
use oil of lower viscocity grade.