MGB Lubrication Chart UK

MGB lubrication chart for RHD and LHD except North America. For North American chart follow this link.

Note: Ensure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface when checking the oil levels.

Weekly
1.    Engine: Check oil level, and top up if necessary.

Every 6,000 miles or 6 months
2.    Engine: Drain and refill with new oil.
3.    Engine Oil Filter: Remove the disposable cartridge, fit new.
4.    Carburetters: Top up carburetter piston dampers.
5.    Accelerator: Lubricate accelerator control linkage, cable and pedal fulcrum.
6.    Distributor: Lubricate all parts as necessary.
7.    Rear Axle: Check oil level, and top up if necessary. 8.    Gearbox and Overdrive: Check oil level, and top up if necessary.
9.    Automatic Transmission: Check fluid level and top up if necessary.

10.    Front Suspension: (6 nipples)
11.    Hand Brake Cable (1 nipple)
         and mechanical linkage:
12.    Propeller Shaft: (1 nipple)

Give three or four strokes with a grease gun.

Locks and Hinges: Lubricate the bonnet release safety catch and all locks and hinges.

Every 24,000 miles or 24 months
13. Gearbox with Overdrive: Drain, clean overdrive filters and refill with new oil.

Optional lubrication at 3,000 or 3 months
1. Engine: Check oil level and top up if necessary.
Wheels and Hubs: Lubricate wire wheel and hub splines.

For North America chart follow this link.