Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals; Scheduled Maintenance; Short Trip/City Definition- Page 346

Scheduled Maintenance

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Short Trip/City Definition

Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if
any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

D

Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.

D

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop

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and

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go traffic).

D

Most trips are through dusty areas.

D

You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.

D

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).

Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.

Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Passenger

Compartment Air Filter Replacement (if equipped).

Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner

Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.

Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner

Filter Replacement.

Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle

Service (severe conditions only).

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