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"I" - Extensive Idling, Low-Speed, Commercial Use-Taxi, Police, Delivery




During extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery:

- Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 8,000 km ( 5,000 mi ) or 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation.
- Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings ( if equipped ) every 8,000 km ( 5,000 mi ) or 3 months.
- Inspect brake system every 8,000 km ( 5,000 mi ).
- Inspect and rotate tires every 8,000 km ( 5,000 mi ).
- Install a new fuel filter every 24,000 km ( 15,000 mi ).
- Lubricate rear wheel drive ( RWD ) front wheel bearings, install new grease seals and adjust bearings every 48,000 km ( 30,000 mi ).
- Install new spark plugs every 96,000 km ( 60,000 mi ).
- Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km ( 60,000 mi ).
- Install a new cabin air filter as required ( if equipped ).