Miscellaneous Lubrication; Brake Cables; Universal Joints; Steering Gear - Pontiac 1953 Owners Service Manual

High Mileage Driving-For the person who operates his car over
500 miles per week under favorable conditions, lubrication once a
month is suggested.
MISCELLANEOUS LUBRICATION - The following items should
be checked and lubricated as indicated. For more complete and
detailed information refer to the lubrication chart enclosed with this
manual.
Manifold Heat Valve Shaft Bushing-Check for freedom of
movement of manifold heat control valve and lubricate with graphite
in alcohol if sticking.
Brake
Cables-Lubricate yearly (preferably in the Fall) or when
the rear wheels and drums are off to replace brake linings or to
make a major brake adjustment. Use Lubriplate, Delco Brake
Lubricant or Bendix Brake Lubricant.
Universal Joints- Lubricate Universal Joints every 30,000 miles
unless the car is driven at high speeds in hot climates, under which
conditions, lubrication at 20,000 mile intervals is recommended.
Use high melting paint wheel bearing grease.
Steering Gear-
If there is evidence of leakage, the
leak should be
corrected and lubricant added if needed. Check lubricant level
once yearly and change the
lubricant only if
unit is disassembled
for repairs. Use all-season steering gear grease.
Rear Axle and Transmission-The rear axle and transmission
should be checked for leaks at
each lubrication. If there
is evidence
of leakage, the leak should be corrected and lubricant added if
needed. Check the lubricant level once yearly (preferably in the fall)
and add lubricant
if needed. It is not
necessary to change the
lubricant unless the unit is disassembled for repairs. Hydra·Matic
fluid level should be checked every 2,000 miles and fluid changed
every 25,000 miles
It is a pretty good idea to walch your garage floor for signs of
leaks as they will show up under the units which might be leaking.
When adding lubricant or refilling, use S.A.E. 80 or 90* "extreme
pressure gear lubricant" for Synchro-Mesh transmissions, use ' 8M
Hydra-Matic Drive Fluid for Hydra-Matic transmissions, and S.A.E.
90 Hypaid Lubricant* (suitable for passenger car duty) for the reor
axle .
· NOTE: "Multi-purpose Gear Lubricants" may be used in the transmission, but should
not be used in the differential except on the responsibility of the lubricant supplier,
and only after the unit is thoroughly broken in.
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