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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR DIESEL ENGINE
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and engine oil filter *
1
R
Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
or 12 months
A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter R
Replace more frequently depending
on the condition
C, E
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)
A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I
Inspect more frequently depending
on the condition
C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints I
Inspect more frequently depending
on the condition
C, D, E, F, G
*
1
: If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil and engine oil filter every 10,000 km or 6 months.