Selecting The Right Schedule; Short Trip/City Intervals; Short Trip/City Definition - Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2003 Owner's 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 Trip/City 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
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
•
You frequently tow a trailer.
•
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 Trip/City Intervals

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.
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Inspection. Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(two-wheel drive only) (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first). Automatic Transmission Service
(severe conditions only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement
(4.3L V6 engine only).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).
Every 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement (2200 L4 engine only).
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