Owner's Manual
Maintenance Schedule
I
Short Trip/City Definition
1
Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one
of
these conditions is true for your vehicle:
a
a
a
a
a
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).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
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 break
down
soonex
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):
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
50,000
Miles
(83
000
km):
Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).
Every
60,000
Miles
(100
000
km):
Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
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