10-09-2020, 02:56 PM
I have found that the secret to dependability is regular servicing. I have adopted a regime with my Seven that (briefly) is as follows:-
Every day I use the car, check engine oil and water
Every 1250 miles: Grease all the nipples. Check water and engine, gearbox, steering box and back axle levels. Paint road springs with old engine oil. Have a good look round and note anything that looks amiss. Oil everything that moves! Check adjustment of brakes.
Every 2500 miles: All of the above, plus change engine oil and remove all drums and check brakes. Adjust brakes.
Every 5000 miles: All of the above, plus change gearbox and rear axle oils, remove sump and filter gauze, clean thoroughly and refit. Check and adjust points. Clean plugs. (Change points and plugs at 10K).
So far in two years and 10K miles in my present Seven, apart from some initial problems with crud in the fuel tank when I first had it, the only involuntary stops I have had are two punctures.
That does not mean to say that i have not had to spend money on the car, but but it does mean that replacements and renewals are done before they get to be a major problem.
Every day I use the car, check engine oil and water
Every 1250 miles: Grease all the nipples. Check water and engine, gearbox, steering box and back axle levels. Paint road springs with old engine oil. Have a good look round and note anything that looks amiss. Oil everything that moves! Check adjustment of brakes.
Every 2500 miles: All of the above, plus change engine oil and remove all drums and check brakes. Adjust brakes.
Every 5000 miles: All of the above, plus change gearbox and rear axle oils, remove sump and filter gauze, clean thoroughly and refit. Check and adjust points. Clean plugs. (Change points and plugs at 10K).
So far in two years and 10K miles in my present Seven, apart from some initial problems with crud in the fuel tank when I first had it, the only involuntary stops I have had are two punctures.
That does not mean to say that i have not had to spend money on the car, but but it does mean that replacements and renewals are done before they get to be a major problem.