Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which
schedule to follow:
Short TripKity Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
if
any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 miles
(8
km). This is
particularly important when outside temperatures
are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
You
frequently tow
a
trailer or use a carrier on top
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
of your vehicle.
If
the vehicle is used for delivery service, police,
taxi or other commercial application.
One
of
the reasons you should follow this schedule if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down sooner.
Short TripKity Intervals
Every
3,000
Miles
(5
000
km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3
months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000
Miles
(10
000
km):
Passenger
Compartment Air Filter Inspection
(If
Equipped). Tire
Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles
(25
000
km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Inspection,
if
driving in dusty conditions. Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Manual
Transmission Fluid Change. Transfer Case Fluid
Change. Differential Fluid Change. Propeller Shafts and
U-Joints Inspection (or every
15
months, whichever
occurs first).
Every
30,000
Miles
(50
000
km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement. Air Filter Replacement
(If
Equipped).
Ignition Coil Plug Cap Inspection (or every
30
months,
whichever occurs first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt
Inspection (or every
30
months, whichever occurs first).
Cooling System Service (or every
30
months,
whichever occurs first). Fuel Tank, Cap, and Lines
Inspection. Fuel Filter Replacement (or every
30
months,
whichever occurs first).
Every
45,000
Miles (75
000
km): Automatic
Transmission Fluid Hose Inspection (or every
45
months, whichever occurs first).
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