As a classic owner, you naturally take good care of the car you cherish so much. Greasing is thereby necessary. If you delve into it, it will surprise you how many lubrication points such a vehicle has ... Especially in the steering, the suspension, the drive line.
A proper grease gun is a requirement, in some cases even an oil syringe, not to be confused with an oil can. Consult your workshop manual or instruction book (s). Greasing must in many cases be carried out every 1500 kilometer. This prevents wear due to lack of lubricant. Repair or. replacing, in particular, fuses, is often an expensive affair. When greasing, especially the front wheel suspension, but also the - independent - rear wheel suspension, it is wise to jack up the car so that the wheels 'hang' freely. This helps to get the grease (and the oil) wherever it needs to be, usually impossible when the vehicle is on its wheels. For your safety, the car must stand on axle supports that you naturally place in such a way that it is not only safe, but the wheel suspension also remains 'relaxed'. It may also be that, in contrast to what is in your workshop or instruction manual, there are no grease nipples on some points. Then the original components were once replaced by 'after market ' components. Sealed for life that's what they call it. Often there is the possibility of screwing in a grease nipple. Then you can - regularly - add new grease ... Remove excess grease with a cloth and dispose of in an environmentally responsible way, so not 'just' in the trash can ...
Photo: Regular greasing in accordance with the instruction booklet prevents expensive repairs!