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RECOMMENDED
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Air
Conditioning
- Check before and after summer cooling season.
Air
Filter
- Every year or 15,000 miles, more frequent if driving in dusty
conditions
Battery
- Check with every oil change. Cables should be attached securely and
be free of corrosion.
Belts &
Hoses
- Inspect monthly. Replace every 3 years or when worn, cracked, glazed
or frayed.
Coolant
(Anti-Freeze)
- Check every six months, more frequently depending upon climate and
driving conditions. Change every 2 years or 30,000 miles.
Muffler/Exhaust System
- Check every 10,000 miles or yearly.
Oil and
Filter Change, Lube
- Every 3,000 miles, or 3 months. Depending upon driving conditions;
sooner if heavy stop and go traffic of hilly terrain. Check oil every
other fill-up.
Power
Steering Fluid
- Check monthly.
Rear
Differential Service (Rear Wheel Drive)
- Every 60,000 miles or 4 years.
Shocks/Struts
- Check every 20,000 miles or 2 years.
Tire
Rotation
- Every 6 months or 5,000 miles. Rotate the tires from front to rear
noting tire rotation if indicated on the tire sidewall. Keep tires
inflated to recommended pressure.
Transmission Fluid & Service
- Check monthly. Varies with driving style and load on the vehicle.
Approximately every 20-30,000 miles. More frequent if towing, or live
in a mountainous region.
Tune-up
- Once a year or every 10,000 miles
Wheel
Alignment
- Check every 10,000 miles or once a year.
Wiper
Blades & Washer Fluid
- Keep blades in good condition. Replace yearly or more often if worn,
Keep fluid bottle filled.
Always refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual for
the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. Perform regular
preventative maintenance to keep your vehicle in peak condition and
save costly repairs later. |