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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal tem-
perature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go 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
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
DRIVING CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
R
EVERY 3,750 MILES (6,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
AIR CLEANER FILTER
I
MORE FREQUENTLY
C, E
SPARK PLUGS
R
MORE FREQUENTLY
A, B, H, I, K
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
R
EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM)
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS
I
MORE FREQUENTLY
C, D, G, H
REAR BRAKE DISC /PADS
I
MORE FREQUENTLY
C, D, G, H
PARKING BRAKE
I
MORE FREQUENTLY
C, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT
I
MORE FREQUENTLY
C, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS
I
EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
R
EVERY 80,000 MILES (128,000 KM)
C, G, H, I, J
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)
R
MORE FREQUENTLY
C, E
PROPELLER SHAFT
I
EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS
C, E
Summary of Contents for Equus 2015
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