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Service at the indicated
distance or time
whichever
comes first.
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace air cleaner element
Use normal schedule except in dusty
conditions
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
,
1
Replace timing belt
and inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
2
Replace dust and pollen filter
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at
least once per month)
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and conditions of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls
Vehicle underbody
254
Maintenance
miles x 1,000
7.5
15
30
km x 1,000
12
24
48
months
6
12
24
Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Adjust only if noisy
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
3
4
Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Visually inspect the following items:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
45
60
75
90
105
72
96
120
144
168
36
48
60
72
84
120
U.S. Owners
192
Follow the Severe Conditions
96
Maintenance Schedule if you drive
your vehicle MAINLY under one or
more of the following conditions:
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in freezing
temperatures, driving less than
10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long periods
of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a
roof top carrier, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
1 :
Refer to page
286
for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
2 :
Refer to page
285
for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
3 :
Follow this schedule for rear differential
fluid replacement if you use your vehicle
for off-highway driving, trailer towing,
or mainly in stop-and go driving.
Otherwise, use the fluid replacement
schedule in the Maintenance Schedule
for Normal Conditions.
4 :
Necessary for proper break-in of the
VTM-4 rear differential.
: See page 251.
Canadian Owners
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule for Severe Conditions.

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