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Service and Maintenance - cont'd
Severe Maintenance Schedule
The Severe Maintenance Schedule should be followed if the vehicle owner's driving habits include one or
more of the following:
1. Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
2. Operating when outside temperatures remain below freezing.
3. Operating during hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
4. Extensive idling, such as police or door-to-door service.
5. Operating in extremely humid climates.
6. Driving in severe dust conditions.
7. Driving in areas where road salt or other corrosives are used.
8. Driving on rough and/or muddy roads.
9. Operating in hilly areas or under high loads.
Items marked with a (*) are for emission control service.
Every 2,500 miles (312 hours)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.*
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Inspect front and rear disc brake pads.
Every 5,000 miles (625 hours)
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Inspect air cleaner element. *
Every 15,000 miles (1875 hours)
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Replace air cleaner element. *
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Change automatic transmission fluid.
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Change brake fluid.
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Inspect valve clearance. *
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Inspect cooling system, hoses and clamps.
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Inspect alternator and A/C compressor belts. *
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Inspect fuel lines and hoses. *
Inspect rear wheel drive shafts, CV joints and boots.
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Inspect front and rear disc brake pads and disc rotors as well as lines and hoses.
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Inspect front assembly suspension. Lubricate pivot bushings.
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Inspect steering operation and linkage.
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Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
Every 30,000 miles (3750 hours)
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Replace spark plugs *
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Replace fuel filter. *
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Change engine coolant at above interval, or every 48 months, whichever comes first.
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Inspect front wheel bearings.
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Inspect rear wheel bearings.
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