Maintenance
Schedule
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Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
if
any
one
of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than
5
to
10
miles
(8
to
16
km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in
stop-and-go traffic).
You
operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
off-road frequently.
You
frequently tow
a
trailer or use a carrier
on
top 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
breuk
down
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Short Trip/City Intervals
Every
3,000
Miles
(5
000
km):
Engine Oil and
Filter Change (or
3
months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or
3
months, whichever occurs
first). Drive Axle Service (or
3
months, whichever
occurs first).
Every
6,000
Miles (10
000
km):
Tire Rotation.
Every
15,000
Miles
(25
000
km):
Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving
in
dusty conditions. Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions
only).
Every
30,000
Miles
(50
000
km):
Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles
(83
000
km):
Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).
Every
60,000
Miles (100
000
km):
Engine
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap
and Lines Inspection.
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