VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5- 4
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate
maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
F040A02GK-EAT
DRIVING
CONDITION
R
R
R
R
I
I
I
I
R
R
R
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER
SPARK PLUGS
TIMING BELT
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
DRIVESHAFTS & BOOTS
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
POLLEN FILTER(FOR BLOWER UNIT)
EVERY 4,500MILES OR 6 MONTHS
EVERY 3,000MILES OR 6 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 37,000MILES OR 48MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 9,000MILES OR 12 MONTHS
EVERY 60,000MILES
EVERY 27,000MILES
MORE FREQUENTLY
A, B, C, F, H
C, E
B, H
D, E, F, G
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C,D,E,F
C, D, E, F, G
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
A, C, E, F, G, H, I
C, E
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty, rough roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a trailer
I - Driving as a rental car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Continuous driving over 100 MPH
1.6 DOHC / 2.7 V6
2.0 DOHC CVVT