Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance- Page 448

Other maintenance items 

1

Replace spark plugs.

Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)

Inspect accessory drive belt(s).

4

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.

Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)

Change rear axle fluid.

Replace accessory drive belt(s).

1

 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last

engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.

2

Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp.  See 

Warning Lamps and

Indicators

 (page 74).

3

 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three

years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).

4

 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE

3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines

If you operate your vehicle 

primarily

 in any

of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle 

occasionally

under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.

Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•

Example 1

: The message appears at

28750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.

•

Example 2

: The message does not

appear, but the odometer reads
30000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at 25000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement.

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.

As required

Inspect and lubricate U-joints.

Inspect frequently,
service as required

See axle maintenance items under 

Exceptions

.

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Scheduled Maintenance