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Severe Service Defined



MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE 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.






SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature 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 100 MPH (170 Km/h)

K Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions