Lubrication & Reservoirs

Reservoir for Series I Aurelias

From SI-Tav39

Reservoir for Series II Berlina & Coupe Aurelias

From Ref.6 SII-Tav40

Reservoir for B24 Aurelias

From Ref.6 SII-Tav50bis 

Notes on Lubrication of Front Suspension

1. The front suspension oil feed was mounted as a reservoir on all Berlina & Coupe Aurelias in tandem with the brake fluid reservoir. The design varied slightly during production.
2. B24 cars had separate reservoirs for the brakes & front suspension
3. The plunger mechanism is to be lifted (therefore pressurising the feed) every 3000 km & the front suspension fed with oil (upper reservoir only) alternately using the tap on the reservoir (separate plungers for B24 cars). A noisy suspension will indicate need for oil.
4. The reservoir capacity is 0.27 litres/0.46 Imp. Pints/0.56 US pints
5. The reservoir should be filled with one of the following: Mobiloil Arctic, Esso Motor Oil 20W, Veedol HD Plus 20-30, Arexon or an equivalent
6. The lower reservoir should also be maintained every 3000 km & filled with the equivalent of:
   Veedol HD Plus 40, Mobiloil AF, Mobilube GX90, Esso Gear Oil GP90.
   A plug on the rear of the stub axle unit is provided for filling the lower reservoir, except to B20-2702 to 2951 (late 3rd series).
7. Adjustment of the front dampers is made by a lever at the top of the pillar (e.g. #4 on page 04.1/01). When screwed in fully clockwise the suspension is very stiff & should be turned anti-clockwise to obtain the desired damping. The adjustment varies for summer & winter conditions as well as the use to which the car is being put & road surfaces. Recommendations are as follows: