Vehicle - Winterization

86porsche01

Subject: Winterization
Model

All
Group

0
Part Identifier

N/A
Number

8604
November 10, 1986
Before this year's winter season, we recommend, besides the regular maintenance services, that the following points of the vehicle be checked/adjusted/ repaired to assure proper operation during the cold season.

Check Points

- Check function of brakes

- Check brake pad thickness

- Check brake fluid level

- Check tire profile depth, if requested, install snow tires

- Check tire pressure

- Check complete exhaust system including hangers and brackets

- Check vehicle undercoating, touch up area when undercoating is damaged

- Clean all door and hood seals, then treat with a silicon spray or silicon grease to retain the flexibility

- Lubricate door and rear lid lock with an antifreeze lock oil

- Lubricate fuel filler cap, hood locks and cables, door hinges, wiper linkage and antenna

- Test battery electrolyte level and charge status

- Check battery cable for tightness, if necessary clean clamps and posts, lubricate posts/clamps

- Starter: Check cable for tightness and corrosion
- Alternator: Check belt tension and output of alternator

- Check function of all lights, instruments, and check headlight aim; adjust if necessary

- Check ground connections between battery and body, body and engine

- Check wiper blades, W/S washer system if necessary replace and fill up

- Heater: Check function of blowers, control boxes and cables

- Check rear window defroster and mirror heaters

- Check coolant level and antifreeze. Concentration should be at minus 36 degrees C (minus 32 degrees F); correct if necessary

- Check for correct engine oil viscosity (Check with customer if he changes his own oil)

The suggested time for the above operations is:

150 T.U. for air cooled engines 170 T.U. for water cooled engines