Hi Folks.
Having just completed my first summer of Morgan ownership, sadly its time to tuck her away for the winter. In doing so my thoughts are now turning to maintenance work and ensuring she is in tip top condition for a fair few miles next spring / summer including a fairly long road trip.
My car is a 2006 Plus 4 with approx 35,000 miles on the clock. The previous owner did most of his own servicing so I don't have an accurate list of work done and when, however he was fastidious about the car and the oil is still pretty clean so must have changed it not too long before I bought her.
Questions I have are:
I can't seem to find a definitive answer to which oil the 2.0 Duratec should have. 5w 20 and 5 w 30 are both quoted from various sources. What is the right oil?
Quantity - as far as I can ascertain is 4.1 litres inc oil filter. Is that about right?
What do people on here use as the preferred type / brand of oil?
I assume the Oil Filter will be the standard Ford Focus / Mondeo filter - however there appears to be 2 sizes quoted - the filter looks like its pretty large but without measuring it I'm not sure which it is - any thoughts?
Assuming the dif oil has never been changed - How often should it be done? How much does it take? What is the preferred make and viscosity?
I will grease the king pins - done that a few times already however what other points need greasing? I believe there are 2 or 3 around the propshaft ?
Anywhere else require grease?
Anybody know what the correct air filter is from? (Standard one still fitted)
I read a thread which mentioned cleaning / lubricating the rear leaf springs. What exactly needs cleaned and greased and how do I do that?
I'll be getting my local classic car garage to change the brake and clutch fluid when they do the MOT however I find that heavy / sharp braking causes brake squeal and occasionally a lock up - any thoughts on how this can be improved?
Any particular areas that should get attention with regard to handbrake / cable etc
The steering is pretty heavy on tight/low speed bends and roundabouts. I'll be asking the garage to check set up of the king pins / suspension / tracking. Previous owner fitted Avo adjustable dampers all round - Its possible they never got properly set up. The car feels cumbersome on corners and I would have expected it to feel a lot more agile despite there being no power steering.
Thanks for taking time to read through my ramblings - any advice on the points above appreciated and any other pointers please feel free to add.
I've thoroughly enjoyed trips out in the Morgan this summer and particularly enjoy getting waves / thumbs up and smiles from drivers of all sorts of vehicles including passing motor bikes!
Looking forward to next summer already!
Thanks in advance
C
