Maintenance Procedure; Vehicle Maintenance When Out Of Use; Engine - Mahindra THAR 2009 Owner's Manual

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.
Mahindra THAR

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.
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