Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Definition
--
Gasoline Engines
Follow
the
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than
5
to 10 miles
(8
to
16
km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in
stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You
frequently
tow
a trailer or use a carrier on top of
If
the vehicle
is
used for delivery service, police, taxi
One
of
the reasons you should
follow
this schedule
if
you
operate
your
vehicle under any
of
these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil
to
break
down sooner:
your vehicle.
or other commercial application.
Short Trip/City Intervals
--
Gasoline Engines
Every
3,000
Miles
(5
000
km):
Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3
months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or
3
months, whichever occurs first). Drive
Axle Service (or
3
months, whichever occurs first).
Every
6,000
Miles
(10
000
km):
Tire Rotation.
Every
15,000
Miles
(25
000
km):
Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
8,500
lbs. only). Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Every
30,000
Miles
(50
000
km):
Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every
50,000
Miles
(83
000
km):
Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over
8600
GVWR
or
driven under severe conditions only).
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