Tips for car care and good maintenance -

DO'S

• Use recommended lubricants only. Replace oil in engine, gearbox, rear axle, steering box, master cylinder & oil bath air cleaner periodically as per schedule specified in the service manual.
  
  
• Use only genuine oil filter and fuel filter elements
  
  
• In order to obtain trouble free & enhanced engine life, clean air filter regularly.
  
  
• Ensure periodic servicing as per maintenance schedule specified in the service manual.
  
  
• Insist on use of genuine Mahindra spare parts for all replacement.
  
  
• Allow the starter pinion to come to rest before again attempting to start the engine in order to avoid pinion & flywheel ring gear damage.
  
  
• Replace thermostat in the event of failure & ensure fitment of pressurized radiator cap to get better engine life.
  
  
• Maintain correct tyre pressures.
  
  
• Before moving the vehicle, release the parking brake.
  
  
• Maintain electrolyte level in the battery (using distilled water). Keep battery terminals clean and cable joints tight. Apply Vaseline / petroleum jelly on terminals.
  
  
• Disconnect alternator/battery electrical connection while carrying out welding work on the vehicle. Observe correct polarity when connecting battery terminals.

DONT'S

• Do not run the vehicle with leaky air pipes, fuel pipes and water hoses.
  
  
• Do not run the vehicle without a battery in its electrical circuit, as the life of alternator will be reduced.
  
  
• Do not run the engine without radiator cap. Use genuine cap only, to keep the system pressurized.
  
  
• Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Never add cold water when engine is hot as this may lead to cylinder head/block crack.
  
  
• Do not keep the engine running when the temperature gauge shows 100' C or above.
  
  
• Do not use clutch pedal as a footrest. It will cause premature wear of clutch plate; release bearing and clutch finger and also result in less KMPL.
  
  
• Number of passengers carried should be within approved seating capacity.
  
  
• Do not accelerate the engine especially when starting. This is destructive to engine and will not heat the engine quickly.
  
  
• Use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited as per MORT&H Notification Number GSR 221 E dated 28.03.2001 Sr.No. (6) Introduced under CMVR Rule No. 21(25) which states - "Powers of licensing authority to disqualify the commission of the following act by holder of a driving license shall constitute nuisance or danger to the public using mobile phone while driving a vehicle."

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 anti-rust to the water. Add antifreeze during cold weather.
  
  
• 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 floorboard in fully depressed position.
  
  
• Brakes -
  Operate the brake pedal a few times once in a week. Check and top-up brake fluid in master cylinder once in a month.
  
  
• Tyres -
  Maintain the normal tyre pressure and check it once in a week. Support the vehicle so that load on the tyres is relieved and correct the tyre pressure before the vehicle stands on the wheel.
  
  
• Body -
  Coat rustproof to all bright metal. Cover up with upholstery.