1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

Air Cleaner
Remove air cleaner filtering
unit, drain and refill with
one pint of S.A.E. 50 engine
oil and reinstall.
Every 2000 miles
SERIES 58-50
LASALLE LUBRICATION
Water Pump
Remove fitting cap and
apply water pump lubricant
with grease gun.
Every 1000 miles
Generator
2 oil cups
Apply a few drops of engine
oil with oil can.
Every 1000 miles
Check engine oil level every time gasoline is purchased.
Storage Battery
Add distilled water to
bring level up to bottom of
filler tubes.
Every 1000 miles
In warm weather check
level every two weeks.
Starter
2 til cup
Apply a few drops of
engine oil with oil can.
Every 1000 miles
Transmission
Add transmission lubricant
to bring level up to
filler hole.
Every 3000 miles
Drain, flush and refill with
fresh lubricant.
Every 6000 miles
CHART
Universal Joint
Splines
Apply chassis lubricant to
connection with grease gun.
Every 1000 miles
Rear Axle
Add Hypoid lubricant to
bring level up to filler hole.
Every 1000 miles
Drain, flush and refill with
Hypoid lubricant.
Every 6000 miles
Front Wheel
Suspension
Apply chassis lubricant to
connections with grease gun
at points listed below.
Every 1000 miles
4 -Inner end lower suspension arms.
4——Steering rie rod cuds (2 rods).
2 Steering drag link ends.
1—Intermediate steering arm fulcrum
bolt.
21 TOTAL
Body Hardware
Apply a few drops of light
oil to door hinges. Clean
all door striker plates and
wedges and apply a small
amount of vaseline.
Every 1000 miles
"Oil Can"
Lubrication
Apply a few drops of engine
oil to the connections
for the hand brake, the
clutch release mechanism,
and the transmission control
linkage.
Every 1000 miles
Engine Oil Filler
Check oil level every 100
to 150 miles and add oil as
required.
Drain crankcase and refill
with oil of correct grade.
Every 2000 miles
Front Wheel
Bearings
Each front wheel
Remove bearings, clean,
repack with wheel bearing
lubricant and readjust.
Every 6000 miles
Steering Gear
Add steering gear lubricant
to bring level up to
filler.
Every 3000 miles
Timer-Distributor
Turn down grease cup and
refill with water pump lubricant.
Every 1000 miles
CAUTION: Open garage doors before starting engine.
Pedal Shaft
Apply a few drops of
engine oil to pedal felts and
shaft with oil can.
Every 1000 miles
Rear Spring Bolt
2 tacb side
Apply chassis lubricant to
connections with grease gun.
Every 1000 miles
Rear Spring
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