Selecting The Right Schedule - Chevrolet TRACKER 2003 Manual

Selecting the Right Schedule
First you'll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which
schedule to follow:
Short TripKity Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is
particularly important when outside temperatures
are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
of your vehicle.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police,
taxi or other commercial application.
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.
Short TripKity Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5
000
km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10
000
km): Passenger
Compartment Air Filter Inspection (If Equipped). Tire
Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Manual
Transmission Fluid Change. Transfer Case Fluid
Change. Differential Fluid Change. Propeller Shafts and
U-Joints Inspection (or every 15 months, whichever
occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement. Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped).
Ignition Coil Plug Cap Inspection (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt
Inspection (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
Cooling System Service (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs first). Fuel Tank, Cap, and Lines
Inspection. Fuel Filter Replacement (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs first).
Every 45,000 Miles (75 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Fluid Hose Inspection (or every
45 months, whichever occurs first).
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