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- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
andfilter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Change manual transmission fluid.
0 Change transfer case fluid.
0 Change differential fluid.
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary. An Emission Control Service.
0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace as necessary.
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts if necessary.
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
0 Adjust engine timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect \
the inside and
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace as necessary.
outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect emission system hoses and replace as necessary.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if use\
d off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts if necessary.
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
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0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace as necessary.
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling
a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts if necessary.
78,000 Miles (130 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary\
.
81,000 Miles (135 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Sewice.
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if nece,ssary.
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Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts if necessary.
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary\
.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
’ Check
engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts if necessary.
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. Replace any\
worn,
plugged or collapsed hoses.
An Emission Control Service.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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SERVICED BY:
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.
Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote?.)
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts
if necessary.
82,500 Miles (I37 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
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Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.
Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote”f)
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if use\
d off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts if necessary.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per3corm these underhood checks at eachfuelfill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes firmly. See “Hood Release”
in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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