Volvo 164 1971, Instruction Book

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SERVICING
LUBRICATION
Chassis maintenance
To simplify maintenance of your Volvo, the
vehicle has been equipped with ball joints,
steering rods and propeller shafts of such
a construction that they do not require reg-
ular lubrication. This has been possible
due to the fact that points that normally
require lubricating have been packed with
very durable grease at the factory and then
carefully sealed, thus obviating the need
for subsequent lubrication.
However, to ensure that these parts are
functioning properly, it is necessary to
i nspect their seals and rubber sleeves
thoroughly after every 10.000 km (6000
miles) or at least once a year.
Oil in the gearbox, final drive, steering
box, servo steering and carburettors should
be changed or the oil level checked after
every 10.000 km (6000 miles) suitably in
connection with the 10.000 km (6000 miles)
i nspection. The measures taken in this in-
spection are also to be found in the lubri-
cating chart.
Always use only first-class lubricant of a
well-known make. The right lubricants in
the right quantity at the right time will in-
crease both the lifetime and the reliability
of your car.
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1 Body lubrication
I n order to avoid rattle and unnecessary
wear, the body should be lubricated once
a year. The hinges on the bonnet, doors
and luggage compartment lid as well as
door stops should be lubricated every
10.000 km (6000 miles)*). Moreover, during
the winter months the locks on the doors
and luggage compartment lid should be
given some anti-freeze to prevent them
from freezing up.
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I ncluded in the 10,000 km (6000 miles) inspection.