Maintenance schedule

Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly

• See Weekly checks

Every 9000 miles (15 000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first

• Renew the engine oil and filter - early (pre-1987) models

Every 9000 miles (15 000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first

• Renew the engine oil and filter - later (1987-on) models
• Renew the spark plugs
• Check and adjust the valve clearances - 1.2 litre models
• Check all underbonnet and underbody components, pipes and hoses for leaks
• Check the condition of the auxiliary drivebelt, and renew if necessary
• Check the ignition system components and renew the contact breaker points
• Check idle speed and mixture adjustments
• Clean the fuel pump filter (carburettor models)
• Check the throttle cable adjustment
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level
• Check the operation of the horn, all lights, and the wipers and washers
• Check the condition of the wiper blades
• Check the tightness of the roadwheel bolts
• Check the condition of the front, and rear (where fitted) brake pads (renew if necessary), and the calipers and discs
• Check the rear wheel bearings adjustment
• Check the handbrake adjustment
• Check the driveshaft CV joints and gaiters for condition
• Lubricate locks and hinges
• Check the exhaust system for condition and security
• Road test the vehicle

Every 18 000 miles (30 000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first

In addition to all the items listed previously, carry out the following:

• Renew the air cleaner filter element
• Renew the fuel filter (fuel injection models)
• Clean the carburettor fuel inlet filter
• Check the manual transmission oil level
• Check the clutch adjustment
• Check the condition of the rear brake shoes (renew if necessary), wheel cylinders and drums
• Renew the brake fluid
• Check the headlamp alignment

Every 2 years (regardless of mileage)

In addition to all the relevant items listed previously, carry out the following:

• Renew the coolant

Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km) or 4 years, whichever comes first

In addition to all the relevant items listed previously, carry out the following:

• Renew the automatic transmission fluid
• Renew the camshaft toothed belt - 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre 8-valve engines, 2.0 litre 16-valve engines

Every 54 000 miles (90 000 km) or 3 years, whichever comes first

In addition to all the relevant items listed previously, carry out the following:

• Renew the braking system seals and hose