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Additional Maintenance Work




Additional Maintenance Work

Every 2 years

- Change brake fluid

During every second maintenance service

- Air cleaner without maintenance indicator: Air cleaner filter element renewal
- Automatic transmission oil and filter change.
- Check belts for wear and signs of damage
- Spark plugs replaced

For first time at 144 000 km (90,000 miles).

- Loading of diesel particle filter checked, diesel particle filter replaced if necessary.
Additional Maintenance Work After....Years

Every 2 years


- Change brake fluid

Every 3 years

- Air cleaner filter element renewal (note installation date)

Every 10 years or 96 000 km (60,000 miles).

- Automatic transmission fluid and filter change

Every 10 years or 288 000 km (180,000 miles).

- Change rear axle fluid

Every 15 years or 288 000 km (180,000 miles).

- Coolant renewal (Note coolant composition)