Explanation Of Maintenance Requirements; Infrequent Usage; Brake And Clutch Fluid Is Hygroscopic - Ford ENDEAVOUR Owner's Manual

Explanation of Maintenance
Requirements
• Engine Oil change intervals of
10,000km or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first, are recommended for normal
operating conditions.
is operating primarily in city traffic and most
trips are less than 15km the engine
often does not warm up enough to resist the
formation of
sludge. The recommendation to change the
oil every 12 months,
the vehicle has not completed 10,000km
since the last oil change, will ensure
that the effects of these harmful substances
will be minimised.
severe operating conditions, if frequently
encountered, can
protective life of oil and necessitate more
frequent changes.
• Engine Oil Filter replacement is
recommended each time the engine oil is
replaced.
• Air Cleaner. The air taken into the
engine must be free of dust particles to
prevent rapid wear occurring. In dusty
conditions, the air cleaner element can
become choked resulting in restricted air
flow and reduction of in fuel economy.
In dusty conditions it is recommended that
the intake tube to
and the air cleaner body be cleaned every
10,000km and the air cleaner element
replaced every 2yrs
whichever occurs
conditions more frequent attention may be
required. Your Servicing Dealer will be
pleased to discuss
extreme conditions.
When a vehicle
condensation and
even when
Unusual or
greatly reduce the
the air cleaner
or 40,000kms
earlier. In extreme
requirements for
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• Brake and Clutch Fluid is hygroscopic

and degenerates
moisture from the atmosphere. To ensure
the brake system
a safe operating condition, the fluid must be
drained and replaced
40,000kms, regardless of distance travelled.
• Cooling System must be kept clean and
free from rust and scale to ensure maximum
efficiency and a minimum of corrosion and
electrolytic action. It should be drained,
flushed and refilled with a fresh solution of
the specified coolant and water for engine
protection every 10years or 2,50,000kms.
• Automatic Transmission Fluid level
should be checked when fluid leaks
are evident, or if transmission performance
is reduced. Fluid changes are required for
2,50,000kms or 10yrs whichever occurs
earlier.
• Tyre Inspections are conducted at
each service. Your Dealer will advise you if
your vehicle should require further service to
arrest abnormal tyre
The tyre inflation pressures should be
checked regularly.

Infrequent Usage

If your vehicle normally travels less than
10,000km in 12 months it is recommended
that your vehicle be serviced at least once
every 12 months.
as it absorbs
is maintained in
every 2yrs or
wear patterns.