Maintenance 157
Owner Checks and Services
It is recommended that the following basic maintenance
checks and inspections be performed at the designated time
intervals. Check the other sections in the owner’s manual for
more information.
Maximum Oil Change Interval
Normal Schedule: 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
Special Operating Conditions: 5,000 miles, 6 months, or 200 hours of
engine operation, whichever occurs first.
Engine Coolant Change Interval
6 years or 105,000 miles - change coolant (whichever comes first). Use
coolant specified in Capacities on page 227.
After initial change - change coolant every 6 years or 100,000 miles.
Check Every Month for All Vehicle
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Check tires for wear and proper inflation (41 PSI/283 KPA).
Check engine oil fluid level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check ramp operation and clean ramp panels with bristle brush and water.
Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles
Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and proper operation.
Check power steering fluid level.
Check check windshield/rear window washer operation.
Check condition of wiper blades (replace blades as necessary).
Check parking brake for proper operation.
Check and lubricate upper and lower door hinges and door check straps.
Check safety warning lamps (ABS, Check Engine, etc.) for operation.
Check engine coolant level.
Check battery connections and clean if necessary.
Every three years or 36,000 miles for CNG Vehicles, whichever occurs first
Inspection for all CNG tanks by your trained MV-1 technician
Every 7,500 Ramp cycles or five years, whichever occurs first
Ramp Service Adjustment.
Retightening Lug Nuts
Refer to Tire Rotation on page 198 for the proper lug nut torque specifica-
tions.