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Maintenance Schedule
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Short
TriplCity
Definition
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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).
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
Most trips are through dusty
areas.
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You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle. (With some models, you should never
tow a trailer. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.)
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasuns you should follow this schedule
i f
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
Every 6,000 Miles (10 0001 km): Chassis Lubrication
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Every 30,000 Miles (50 0010 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
(2.2L
Code
4
engine only).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 0100 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km):
Cooling
System
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the following pages.
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