Normal Vehicle Use
These schedules are for vehicles that:
| • | Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. These limits
are listed on the vehicles tire loading information label located on the drivers
door. |
| • | Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. |
| • | Use the recommended fuel. |
Selecting the Right Maintenance Schedule
Determine which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Refer
to the definitions of maintenance schedules below.
Important: Additional maintenance recommendations are in this subsection. Also
refer to
Owner Checks and Services
,
Periodic Maintenance Inspection
.
Short Trip/City Maintenance Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these
conditions is true for your vehicle:
| • | Most trips are less than 8 to 16 km (5 to 10 mi). 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. |
Short Trip Summary
5 000 km (3,000 mi)
| • | Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs
first). |
| • | Lubricate the chassis (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). |
| • | Drive Axle Service (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). |
10 000 km (6,000 mi)
Tire Rotation.
25 000 km (15,000 mi)
| • | Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection (if driving in dusty conditions). |
| • | Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only). |
| • | Automatic Transmission Service |
50 000 km (30,000 mi)
| • | Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. |
| • | Fuel Filter Replacement. |
83 000 km (50,000 mi)
| • | Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). |
| • | Transfer Case Fluid Change. |
100 000 km (60,000 mi)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.
166 000 km (100,000 mi)
| • | Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. |
| • | Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. |
240 000 km (150,000 mi)
Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Definition
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from
the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule
if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions.
Long Trip Summary
12 500 km (7,500 mi)
| • | Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first). |
| • | Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). |
25 000 km (15,000 mi)
Automatic Transmission Service (sever conditions only).
50 000 km (30,000 mi)
| • | Fuel Filter Replacement. |
| • | Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. |
| • | Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first). |
| • | Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). |
| • | Transfer Case Fluid Change. |
100 000 km (60,000 mi)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.
166 000 km (100,000 mi)
| • | Spark Plug Wire Inspection. |
| • | Spark Plug Replacement. |
| • | Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. |
240 000 km (150,000 mi)
Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
