Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Hyundai 2003 Sonata Owner's Manual

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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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.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE ITEM
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER
SPARK PLUGS
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS,
PARKING BRAKE
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT
DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID AND FILTER
AIR FILTER (FOR EVAP. AND BLOWER UNIT)
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty, rough roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
R VERY 3,000 MILES (4,800 KM) OR 3 MONTHS
R
MORE FREQUENTLY
R
MORE FREQUENTLY
I
MORE FREQUENTLY
I MORE FREQUENTLY
I MORE FREQUENTLY
I
EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS
R
EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM)
R EVERY 30,000 MILES (48,000 KM)
R MORE FREQUENTLY
F - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a trailer
I - Driving for patrol car, taxi or commercial car and vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 mph
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
DRIVING
CONDITION
A, B, C, F, H
C, E
B, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, E, F, G
C, E, F
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
A, C, E, F, G, H, I
C, E