Vehicle Maintenance Ford Sierra

Engine compartment of a car
The engine compartment of a car with a gasoline engine 1 - glass washer reservoir, 2 - expansion tank of the cooling system, 3 - upper mount of the front suspension...

Valve clearance adjustment
In engines not equipped with hydraulic tappets, the valve clearance must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted every 20,000 km. The valve clearance adjustment method is...

Checking and changing the oil and oil filter
Checking the oil level in gasoline engines It is recommended to check the engine oil level at least once a week. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and wait at least...

Coolant — check and replace
Checking the coolant level At least once a week, when the engine is off and cold, the coolant level in the expansion tank should be checked (2, see fig. The engine...

Maintenance of gasoline engines
Carburetor adjustment Do not change the carburetor settings. Checking the level and adjusting the idle speed is carried out every 20,000 km of the vehicle or at least...

Fuel system of diesel engines
Removing water from the fuel filter Every 10,000 km of the car, the water accumulated in the fuel filter sump should be drained. The method for removing water from the...

Manual Transmission
Specifications are given in subsection 6.1.1 and subsection 6.2.1 . Gearshift pattern AR - reverse gear The shift lever is located on the floor of the car. The gearbox,...

Automatic transmission
Gear lever The gear lever is located on the floor of the car and can be set to seven positions. P - parking (parking), R - reverse gear, N - neutral position, D -...

Checking the condition of the hinge covers
Check of a condition of covers of hinges of driving semiaxes The condition of the elastic covers of the hinges of the drive axle shafts should be checked every 20,000 km...

Checking the power steering pump drive belt
The condition and tension of the drive belt of the power steering pump should be checked after 10,000 km, and then every 20,000 km of the car. Checking the oil level The...

Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid level in the reservoir should be checked at least once a week. It is not allowed to decrease below the minimum level. With a working brake system, the...

Hand brake lever
The handbrake lever is located on the floor between the front seats. Engaging the handbrake requires lifting the lever up. In this position, it remains locked. Turning...

Electrical equipment
Battery The battery is maintenance free. Generator The alternator requires no maintenance other than periodic checking of the drive V-belt tension. If the battery is...

Tires — condition check and pressure control
Tire condition check Tire condition should be checked every 10,000 km. Tires should be replaced when the tread depth decreases to 1.6 mm. After changing tires, at least...

Operating fluids
operating fluid Quantity (dm 3 ) Type Service interval engine oil 5,6 All-weather oil API SE/ CD or 20W 50 Change of oil (and filter) every 7500 km Coolant 9,5 Fluid...

Tires, body size and fuel consumption
Tires Tubeless, radial tires are used. Type: – cars with a Berlin body 165 R 13 or 185/ 70 R 13 - cars with a combi body 175 R 13 or 195/ 70 R 13 Tire pressure (MPa)...

Vehicle weights and transmission ratios
Masses Berlin body (kg) Engine capacity (dm 3 ) 1,3 1,6 Tool code AA GB GC EB EC DB DC BB BC CB CC Unladen weight in a state of readiness for movement, while: 1030 1040...

Filling volumes and fluids used
Fuel tank capacity 60 dm 3 Type petrol LO 98 Engine oil Quantity 3.75 dm 3 ((with 0.5 dm 3 in the filter) The amount of oil between the minimum and maximum levels of the...