Chassis And Body Lubrication; When To Lubricate - Pontiac 1953 Owners Service Manual

CHASSIS AND BODY
LUBRICATION
.The average Pontiac owner of today
knows that his car should be
lubricated periodically to obtain all the value built into it. However,
as with changing engine oil. experience has shown that the need for
this vital service varies according to the conditions under which
the car is driven.
WHEN TO LUBRICATE-For
normal driving conditions, lubrica·
tion is recommended every 2,000 miles. This applies to all owners
with exception of those driving under the conditions described below.
Driving Over Rough and Dusty Roads -When
the car is driven
over rough and dusty roads, more frequent lubrication might be
necessary.
Driving in Slush. Water or Muddy Roads~Cars
driven through
slush (melting snow). water or on muddy
roads should be
lubricated
a t more frequent intervals, due to the washing effect of the water on
the lubricant in front suspension parts and the clutch and brake
pedal shafts.
Low Mileage Driving-Some
few owners drive their cars very
little and accumulate mileage slowly.
It
is good practice for these
owners to have their cars lubricated every 1,000 miles.
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