Maintenance Schedules - Gasoline Engines - Export: Notes

There are three maintenance schedules that show required   service for your vehicle.

First is SCHEDULE A - NON TURBOCHARGED ENGINES  . It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under SCHEDULE B - ALL ENGINES.

Second is SCHEDULE A - 2.4L TURBOCHARGED ENGINES  . It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under SCHEDULE B - ALL ENGINES.

Third is SCHEDULE B - ALL ENGINES  . It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.

1. Day and night temperatures are below 0° C (32° F).
2. Stop and go driving.
3. Extensive engine idling.
4. Driving in dusty conditions.
5. Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).
6. More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32° C (90° F).
7. Trailer towing (!)
8. Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service) (!)
9. Off-road or desert operation.
10. If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel. 

If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is equipped with a Non-Turbo Charged Engine then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule "A"-NON TURBO in the maintenance schedule section of this manual.

If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is equipped with a Turbo Charged Engine change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule "A"-TURBO in the maintenance schedule section of this manual.

Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

At Each Stop for Fuel

1. Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
2. Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.

Once a Month

1. Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
2. Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
3. Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, add as needed.
4. Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.
5. Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit.

At Each Oil Change

1. Change the engine oil filter.
2. Inspect the exhaust system.
3. Inspect the brake hoses.
4. Inspect the CV joints and front suspension components.
5. Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
6. Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
7. Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.