Required Maintenance Intervals
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
| Perform Maintenance Every |
Maintenance Items |
| (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) |
| Miles |
Kilometers |
Months |
| 10000 |
15000 |
6 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
|
| 20000 |
30000 |
12 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
- Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 12 months.
- Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 12 months.
- Inspect accessory drive belt, replace if necessary.
|
| 30000 |
45000 |
18 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Replace engine air cleaner filter.
- Replace fuel filter.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
- Inspect the CV joints.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
- Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
|
| 40000 |
60000 |
24 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Inspect accessory drive belt, replace if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
|
| 50000 |
75000 |
30 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Change manual transaxle fluid.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
|
| 60000 |
90000 |
36 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Replace engine air cleaner filter.
- Replace fuel filter.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Inspect accessory drive belt, replace if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
- Inspect the CV joints.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
- Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
|
| 70000 |
105000 |
42 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
|
| 80000 |
120000 |
48 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Inspect accessory drive belt, replace if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
|
| 90000 |
135000 |
54 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Replace engine air cleaner filter.
- Replace fuel filter.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
- Inspect the CV joints.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
- Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
|
| 100000 |
150000 |
60 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Change manual transaxle fluid.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace timing belt and timing belt tensioner.
- Inspect accessory drive belt, replace if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
|
| 110000 |
165000 |
66 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Flush and replace engine coolant.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
|
| 120000 |
180000 |
72 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Replace engine air cleaner filter.
- Replace fuel filter.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Inspect accessory drive belt, replace if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
- Inspect the CV joints.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
- Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
|
| 130000 |
195000 |
78 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
|
| 140000 |
210000 |
84 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Inspect accessory drive belt, replace if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
|
| 150000 |
225000 |
90 |
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.**
- Rotate tires.
- Replace engine air cleaner filter.
- Replace fuel filter.
- Inspect the brake linings.
- Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
- Change manual transaxle fluid.
- Inspect the CV joints.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
- Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
|
** Performing the engine oil change indicator system reset procedure described under "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" or under "Odometer/Trip Odometer" allows for a 10,000 mile (15 000 km) service interval for engine oil and filter changes. The oil change indicator system allows for up to a 20,000 mile (30 000 km) service interval for engine oil and filter changes when your vehicle is serviced by your authorized dealer.