Maintenance Schedule
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Short Trip/City Definition
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Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions
is
true for your vehicle:
Most trips
are
less than
5
to
10
miles
(8
to
16
km).
This
is
particularly important when outside
temperatures
are
below freezing.
driving
in
stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
of
If
the vehicle
is
used for delivery service, police, taxi
your vehicle.
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 soonez
Short Trip/City 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):
Chassis Lubrication
(or
6
months, whichever .occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Every
15,000
Miles
(25
000
km):
Air
Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.
Every
30,000
Miles
(50
000
km):
Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every
50,000
Miles
(83
000
km):
Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100
000
km):
Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166
000
km):
Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles
(240
000
km):
Cooling System
Service (or every
60
months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on
the following pages.
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