The following schedules are for vehicles that:
| • | Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. These limits
are listed on the vehicle's Tire Loading Information Label located on the
driver's door. |
| • | Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. |
| • | Use the recommended fuel. |
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you'll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for
the vehicle. Here's how to decide which schedule to follow:
Short Trip/City Definition
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. |
| • | Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving
in stop-and-go traffic). |
| • | Most trips are through dusty areas. |
| • | The vehicle frequently tows a trailer or uses a carrier on top
of the vehicle. |
| • | If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other
commercial application. |
Follow this schedule if the vehicle is operated under any of the previously
listed conditions. These conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner.
Long Trip/Highway 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.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions
causes engine oil to break down slower.
