1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

Chassis Lubrication
The complete lubrication schedule is given on the next
page. If faithfully followed, the schedule will provide correct
lubrication for each wearing surface of the car. The
items listed are illustrated in the "Lubrication Chart" supplied
with this manual, which will assist the operator in
locating the various lubricating points.
The schedule calls for a lubrication operation each one
thousand miles. After 1000 miles of driving, lubrication No. 1
is due, at 2000 miles No. 2 is due, etc. At 13,000 miles the
schedule begins again with No. 1. The schedule is expressed
in mileage intervals because lubrication is required after 1000
miles of driving. If the mileage each month is less than
1000, the car should be lubricated once each month, re*
gardless of mileage.
Lubricants
The rear axle of your car is equipped with a hypoid gear
and pinion, and it must be lubricated all year round with
SAE-90 Hypoid Lubricant.
The lubricant level should be inspected every 1000 miles
and Hypoid Lubricant added if required. The axle should be
drained, flushed out, and refilled with fresh Hypoid Lubricant
every 6,000 miles, regardless of season.
NOTE: SAE 80 Hypoid Lubricant should be
used in localities where the temperature drops
below 10° below zero for long periods.
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