Caterham Servicing

Service
Interval - Miles applicable to model

First 500 ALL

3K VX 1.6

6K ALL

12K ALL

24K ALL

Engine
oil
Drain
and replace
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Engine
oil filter
Replace ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Differential
oil level
Check
and top up
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Gearbox
oil level
Check
and top up
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Screen
washer fluid
Check
and top up
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Screen
washers
Check
operation and alignment
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Brake
fluid
Check
level and top up
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Coolant Check
level and top up
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Coolant
hoses
Check
for condition, leaks and security
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Alternator
drive belt
Check
tension and condition
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Carburettor Check
and set balance and idle settings
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Lights
and bulbs
Check
all lights and replace bulbs
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Switchgear Check
operation
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Wheel
nut torques
Check
for tightness
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Clutch Check
operation
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Handbrake
operation
Check
and adjust
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Brake
pads
Check
for wear, replace if necessary
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
CV
gaitors
Check
condition
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Tyres Check
condition and advise
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Seatbelts
& harnesses
Check
for condition and operation
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Horn Check ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Wipers Check
condition and operation
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Steering
joints
Check ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Trunnions Lubricate ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
A
frame bush
Check ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Wheel
bearing endfloat
Check
and adjust
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Brake
hoses
Check
condition and for leaks
✓ ✓ ✓
Brake
discs
Check
for condition and wear
✓ ✓ ✓
ECU
diagnostics
Check
if possible
✓ ✓ ✓
Spark
plugs
Clean
and adjust
✓ ✓ ✓
Headlight
alignment
Check
and adjust
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Exhaust
system
Check
mountings and exhaust
✓ ✓ ✓
Clutch
cable
Check
condition and adjustment
✓ ✓ ✓
Suspension
security
Check
and retorque bolts
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Suspension
bushes
Check
and replace if necessary
✓ ✓ ✓
Wheel
alignment
Check
and adjust if necessary
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Brake
pipes & unions
Check
for security and leaks
✓ ✓ ✓
Air
filter
Clean
or change if necessary
✓ ✓
Battery Check
condition, connections, top up
✓ ✓
Engine
mountings
Check ✓ ✓
Spark
plugs
Replace ✓
Sump
foam baffle
Replace ✓ ✓
Fuses Check
sizes and integrity
✓ ✓
Steering
rack
Check
security and lubricate if necessary
✓ ✓
Wheel
bearings
Repack ✓ ✓
Brake
hoses
Replace ✓
Coolant Drain
and replace
✓
Brake
fluid
Replace ✓
Fuel
filter
Replace ✓
Fuel
lines
Check
for security and leaks
✓
Coil
lead
Replace ✓
Distributor
cap
Replace ✓
Road
test
To
check dampers, brakes, steering, instruments etc.
✓
Rotor
arm
Replace ✓
Cam
belts
Replace
every 48,00 Miles or sooner if preferred