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Page 10.Alvis Three Litre Shop Manual - T.A. 21 and T.C. 21SUMMARY OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCEDAILY%u2013 Check the engine oil level.WEEKLY%u2013 Check the radiator water level.%u2013 Check the tyre pressures.%u2013 Wash and polish the paintwork.AFTER THE FIRST500 MILES (800 K.M.)%u2013 Change the engine oil.%u2013 Change the gearbox oil.%u2013 Change the rear axle oil.%u2013 Check the valve clearances.%u2013 Check the contact breaker gap.EVERY 1,000 MILES (1,600 K.M.)%u2013 Grease all points with the exception of the wheel hub bearings.%u2013 Lubricate the propeller shaft universal joints.%u2013 Lubricate the rear axle brake compensator.%u2013 Check the battery electrolyte level.%u2013 Check oil level in carburettor damper chamber.EVERY 2,000 MILES (3,200 K.M.)%u2013 Change the engine oil.%u2013 Check the valve clearances.%u2013 Lubricate the distributor.%u2013 Check the gearbox oil level.%u2013 Check the rear axle oil level.%u2013 Check idler shaft housing oil level.%u2013 Adjust the brakes.%u2013 Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder.%u2013 Change round and inspect the tyres and wheels.%u2013 Oil the spare wheel tray latches.%u2013 Oil all body hinges and locks.EVERY 5,000 MILES (8,000 K.M.)%u2013 Check the gearbox oil.%u2013 Change the rear axle oil.%u2013 Clean the sparking plugs and reset the spark gaps.%u2013 Check the contact breaker gap.%u2013 Clean the fuel pump filter and sediment chamber.%u2013 Clean the carburettor filter.%u2013 Clean and re-oil the carburettor air cleaner.%u2013 Lubricate the trafficators.Every10,000 Miles (16,000 K.M.)%u2013 De-carbonise the engine and grind in the valves.%u2013 Clean the oil filter.%u2013 Lubricate the dynamo and inspect the brush gear.%u2013 Lubricate the starter motor and inspect the brush gear.%u2013 Lubricate the wheel hub bearings.%u2013 Check steering box oil level.