1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center
1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center
1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center
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LUBRICATION<br />
Check engine oil level every time gasoline is purchased<br />
CHART<br />
Front Wheel<br />
Suspension<br />
10 points each side<br />
Apply chassis lubricant to<br />
connections with grease gun<br />
at points shown.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
"Oil Can"<br />
Lubrication<br />
Apply a few drops of engine<br />
oil to the connections<br />
for the hand brake, the<br />
clutch release mechanism,<br />
accelerator rocker shafts,<br />
and the hood hinges.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
Front Wheel<br />
Bearings<br />
Each front wheel<br />
Remove bearings, clean,<br />
repack with wheel bearing<br />
lubricant and readjust.<br />
Every 6000 miles<br />
Steering<br />
Connecting Rod<br />
1 each end<br />
Apply chassis lubricant<br />
to connections with grease<br />
gun.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
Oil Filter<br />
At left of engine<br />
Disassemble filter and replace<br />
cartridge.<br />
Every 4000 miles<br />
Engine Oil Filler<br />
Check oil level every 100<br />
to 150 miles and add oil as<br />
required.<br />
Drain crankcase and refill<br />
with oil of correct grade.<br />
Every 2000 miles<br />
Timer-<br />
Distributors<br />
Turn down grease cups<br />
and refill with water pump<br />
lubricant. Apply vaseline<br />
to cams and a drop of engine<br />
oil to cam wicks.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
Steering Gear<br />
Add steering gear lubricant<br />
to bring level up to<br />
filler.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
Air Cleaners<br />
Remove air cleaner filtering<br />
units, drain and refill<br />
with one pint of SAE 50<br />
engine oil and reinstall.<br />
Every 2000 miles<br />
Transmission<br />
Add transmission lubricant<br />
to bring level up to<br />
filler hole.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
Drain, flush, and refill<br />
with fresh lubricant.<br />
Every 6000 miles<br />
Universal Joint<br />
Splines<br />
Apply chassis lubricant to<br />
connection with grease gun.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
Storage Battery<br />
Add distilled water to<br />
bring level up to bottom of<br />
filler tubes.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
In warm weather check<br />
level every two weeks.<br />
Rear Spring<br />
Shackles<br />
1 each side<br />
Apply chassis lubricant to<br />
connections with grease gun.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
Rear Axle<br />
Add Hypoid lubricant to<br />
bring level np to fillerhole.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
Drain, flush, and refill<br />
with Hypoid lubricant.<br />
Every 6000 miles<br />
Body Hardware<br />
All Series<br />
Apply a few drops of light<br />
oil to door and trunk hinges.<br />
Clean all door striker plates<br />
and wedges and apply a<br />
small amount of vaseline.<br />
Every 1000 miles<br />
CAUTION: Open garage doors before starting engine<br />
39-91<br />
1M-10-38<br />
Printed in U.S. A.
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