Short Tripkity Definition; Short Tripkity Intervals 7-5 - Chevrolet 1998 Tracker Owner's Manual

Maintenance Schedule
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Short Trip/City Definition
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.
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
of your vehicle.
or other commercial application.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
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you operate your vehicle under any o f these
conditions is that these conditions cause engine
oil to break down soonex
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Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and
Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Free-Wheeling Hubs Inspection (if equipped)
(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. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each
brake relining, whichever occurs first). Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Manual Transmission Fluid Change. Transfer Case
Fluid Change. Differential Fluid Change. Engine Idle
Speed Check. Valve Lash (Clearance) Adjustment.
Propeller Shafts and U-Joints Inspection (or every
15 months, whichever occurs fist).
Every 30,000 Miles
(50
000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Spark Plug Replacement. Engine
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first). Cooling System Service
(or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Fuel
Filter Replacement (or every 30 months, whichever
occurs first).
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