Maintenance Schedule
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Short
TriplCity
Definition
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Follow the Short Trip/City 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).
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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
your vehicle.
or
other commercial application.
If the vehicle is used
for
delivery service, police, taxi
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
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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).
Every
6,000
Miles
(10
000 km):
Chassis Lubrication
(or
6
months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Every 6,000 Miles
(10
000
km)
of
Trailering:
Rear
Axle Fluid Change (Vehicles Towing Trailers).
At
the First
6,000
Miles
(10
000 km):
Rear Axle Fluid
Change (Limited-Slip Differential).
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 Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
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. Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).
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 muintenance schedule
on
the
following
pages.
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