Maintenance Schedules Defined

MAINTENANCE SERVICES DEFINED
The Scheduled maintenance services, listed in in this section must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving.

Inspection and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected.

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of California, California Air Resources Board regulations.

There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle.

SCHEDULE "B"
It is for vehicles that are operated under one or more of the following conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.

- Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
- Stop and go driving.
- Extensive engine idling.
- Driving in dusty conditions.
- Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
- More than 50% of your driving is sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
- Trailer towing.
- Snowplowing.
- Heavy Loading.
- Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
- Off-road or desert operation.
- If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule "B" of the Maintenance Schedules.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your coolant every 102,000 miles (170,000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule "B" of the Maintenance Schedules.

NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule "B".

SCHEDULE "A"
- It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule "B".
- Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions.
- Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exeed 6000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first.

CAUTION: Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.