From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Checklist of regular and periodic (5,000 miles) maintenance points for a car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\3\ scan0177 | |
| Date | 8th July 1938 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}2/MH.{M. Huckerby}8.7.38. Points for Regular Attention According to the use of the Car. (1) Engine Oil - Inspect oil level and top up as necessary with correct oil. (See page ....) (2) Radiator Water - Inspect water level in radiator, and maintain so that water is visible when the filler cap is removed and the engine is hot. (3) Chassis Lubrication - Depress oil pump pedal once while engine is being started for the first time in the day, and subsequently every 200 miles. (If the car is to be driven only a few miles half a pumpful will be sufficient at first starting). Replenish reservoir as necessary, but do not fill to within less than an inch of filler plug. (4) Tyre Pressures - Check the tyre pressures. These should be - Front 25 lbs/sq.in. } Cold. Rear 30 lbs/sq.in. } (5) Testing Petrol Pumps - This should be done while the engine is running, the special switch provided on the instrument board being turned for a few minutes to both the A and the B positions separately, proving that both units of the pump are working. In the event of pump failure the engine will stop. (6) Brakes - Check brake adjustment. (See page ....) (7) Battery Level - Check level of acid in each Battery cell. Points for Attention Every 5,000 Miles. Lubrication. (1) Governor Lubrication - Apply two or three drops of engine oil to the felt pad under the distributor rotor. Access to this pad is obtained by removing distributor cap and rotor. | ||