General: Regular maintenance, aggravated operating conditions, special maintenance measures, maintenance appointment reminder - wh0000pkwal07x(0007)
Model 107 as of 8/85; 124, 129, 140 to 6/93; 126 as of 9/85; 201 as of 1/85
Regular maintenance
If operating conditions and demands are normal, regular maintenance should be performed at the following mileage:
Vehicles with diesel engines up to September 1982:
Inspection every 7 500 km
Maintenance every 15 000 km
Additional operations every 45 000 km
Vehicles with diesel engines as of September 1982 and vehicles with gasoline engines:
Inspection between 1 000- 5 000 km
1st service between 10 000-12 500 km then every 10 000 km
Maintenance every 20 000 km
Additional operations to maintenance according to mileage/age in years
Maintenance is required at least once every two years when the mileage during this period is less than 20 000 km or 15 000 km respectively.
The maintenance procedure is given in the applicable worksheet as listed in the preface.
Engine oil and filter change
For diesel engines up to August 1982:
Every 7 500 km, however at least twice a year (spring and fall)
For diesel engines as of September 1982 and gasoline engines:
Every 10 000 km, however at least once a year when using all-season oils (for diesel engines in fall) or at least twice a year for all other multi-grade or single-grade oils (spring and fall).
Aggravated operating conditions
In the face of aggravated operating conditions or increased demands such as predominantly city or short-distance driving, frequent driving in mountainous areas, poor road conditions, high dust and mud deposits, operation with trailer, etc., maintenance operations may be required at shorter intervals, e.g.:
- Oil and filter change
For diesel engines up to August 1982:
Engine oil change with filter change every 3 000 - 4 000 km.
Automatic transmission:
Oil change without filter change every 22 500 km.
For diesel engines as of September 1982 and gasoline engines:
Engine oil change with filter change every 5 000 km.
Automatic transmission:
Oil change without filter change every 30 000 km.
- Tires
Check tires:
Tread depth, wear, damage.
- Air cleaner element
In the face of heavy dust deposits schedule work in addition to maintenance on separate order as follows: Clean air cleaner element with perforated sheet metal reinforcement; replace elements without perforated sheet metal reinforcement.
Perform intermediate cleaning as necessary or whenever red field appears in maintenance indicator observation window.
- Brakes
On vehicles operated less than 10 000 km per year remove, clean and reinstall front and rear brake pads at extra cost. In addition check dust cap and ensure that pistons move easily in brake calipers.
- Battery
At high outdoor temperatures check fluid level more frequently.
Special maintenance measures
Replace brake fluid on models 124 and 201 up to 03/91 (except 124.036) as well as 107, 123 and 126 once a year and on models 124 and 201 as of 04/91, as well as 124.036, 129 and 140 every two years , if possible in spring.
Check coolant prior to and during the cold season for proper concentration of corrosion protection agent and antifreeze. Replace coolant every three years.
Other work in addition to maintenance according to mileage or age is listed in the applicable worksheet.
Maintenance appointment reminder
Vehicles with DIN A5 maintenance booklet:
Reference stickers for use as a reminder for next service or maintenance deadline and for next brake fluid change are located in the center of the maintenance booklet.
Attach reference stickers/maintenance tags
In frame of driver's door:
Service or maintenance.
In engine compartment:
Brake fluid change.
Maintenance tag.
Vehicles with clear window in maintenance booklet:
Enter next appointment for periodic maintenance and changing brake fluid.
Reference stickers for use as a reminder for the next service or maintenance operation are located in the center of the maintenance booklet.
Attachment of reference stickers/ maintenance tags
In frame of driver's door:
Service or maintenance.
In engine compartment:
Maintenance tag.
Confirmations ("valid as of July 92")
Document the maintenance points performed in the fields in front of the operation titles. Under all circumstances ensure that the specified individual items are performed completely. Make a cross in the fields following the operation titles to mark items not okay when the vehicle is received.
This is confirmed by the mechanic performing the work by signing his name in the header section of the maintenance sheet.
Confirm that the service and maintenance was performed on time in the maintenance booklet.
Completely fill out the maintenance tag during each service or maintenance operation and attach it in the engine compartment where it is easily visible.