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CHART SYMBOLS
I: Inspect and if necessary, correct, clean or replace
AAdjust
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
Normal driving service intervals — perform at the months or distances
shown, whichever occurs first.
Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km),
whichever comes first)
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
x 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 (x 1000 km) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
ENGINE
Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRR R
Oil filter RRRRRRRRRRR R
PCV valve *3
AIR CLEANER
Air cleaner filter RR
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs *4
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine Coolant (yellow) Replace at first 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or
72 months; after that, every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months
Coolant condition and protection, hoses
and clamps — annually — prior to cold
weather every 12 monthsIII I
CHASSIS AND BODY
Wheel lug nut torque *1 IIIIIIIIIII I
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
(X = recommended interval for
optimal tire life) IXIXXIXXIXX I
Clutch reservoir fluid level I IIIII
Front wheel bearings (4x2) L
Disc brake system III I
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Schedule 1 continued
MaintenanceItem Maintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km),
whichever comes first)
Months 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96
x 1000 miles 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
(x 1000 km) (104) (112) (121) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192)
ENGINE
Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR
Oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
PCV valve *3
AIR CLEANER
Air cleaner filter RR
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs *4 R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine Coolant
(yellow) Replace at first 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months;
after that, every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months
Coolant condition and
protection, hoses and
clamps — annually —prior
to cold weather every
12 months IIII
CHASSIS AND BODY
Wheel lug
nut torque *1IIIIIIIIIIII
Inspect tires for wear and
rotate (X = recommended
interval for optimal tire
life) XXIXXIXXIXXI
Clutch reservoir fluid level IIIIII
Front wheel bearings (4x2) L
Disc brake system IIII
Caliper slide rails LLLL
Drum brake system, lines
and hoses IIII
Exhaust system for leaks,
damage, looseness II
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•2.3L I4 engine
SAE 5W-20
• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
SAE 5W-30
• Oil levels above the MAX mark or upper hole may cause engine
damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized
dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
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