Pontiac 1998 Trans Sport Owner's Manual page 404

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Maintenance Schedule
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Short Trip/City
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
k r n ) .
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
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You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
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If
the
vehicle
is
used
for
delivery service, police, taxi
your vehicle.
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons 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 sooneK
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 00'0 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000
km):
Chassis Lubrication
(or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Passenger
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles
(50
000 km): Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km):
Spark Plug
Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
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