Severe operating conditions - AP00.20-P-0000-05A
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Severe operating conditions
- More than 50 % of trips with less than 8 km per trip, combined with an engine temperature below 80 °C, primarily at low ambient temperatures.
- More than 50 % of trips in lower gears combined with high engine load (e.g. hills, towing a trailer).
We recommend an additional oil change (without filter change) between the normal oil change intervals: for example every 7,500 km.
- Air cleaner element
In extremely dusty conditions, clean or replace air cleaner element subject to separate repair order, as additional operation during the maintenance service.
- Brakes
In the case of vehicles driven less than 10,000 km per year, remove, install, clean brake pads at front and rear wheels, subject to separate repair order. In addition, inspect dust caps and ease of operation of pistons in brake calipers.
- Battery
If vehicle operated in high ambient temperatures, inspect fluid level more frequently.