General Information
WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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Table of Contents
Maintenance Schedule and Record............. 3
General Maintenance Information.............. 3
Maintenance: An investment ................... 4
What Maintenance Schedule Do
You Follow? .................................................. 5
Normal Schedule .......................................... 6
Severe Duty Schedule ................................ 16
Owner Maintenance Checks...................... 32
Copyright © 1997 Ford Motor Company
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Maintenance Schedule and
Record
General Maintenance Information
This Service Guide indicates the scheduled
maintenance required for your vehicle. Proper
maintenance guards against major repair expenses
resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance,
and may help increase the value you receive
when you sell or trade your vehicle.
It is your responsibility to make sure that all of
the scheduled maintenance is performed and that
the materials used meet Ford engineering
specifications. Failure to perform scheduled
maintenance, as specified in the Service Guide,
will invalidate warranty coverage on parts
affected by the lack of maintenance. Make sure
that receipts for completed maintenance work are
retained with the vehicle and confirmation of
maintenance work is always entered in your
Service Guide.
Your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, or Ford
or Lincoln-Mercury Auto Care service center, has
factory-trained technicians who can perform the
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required maintenance using genuine Ford parts.
The dealership looks forward to meeting your
every service need to maximize your satisfaction
with your vehicle.
Maintenance: An investment
Maintenance is an investment which will pay
dividends in the form of improved reliability,
durability, and resale value.
To assure the durability of your vehicle and its
emission control systems, it is necessary that
scheduled maintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts
should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner’s responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
‘‘Warranty Information Booklet’’ for complete
warranty information.
PRE-DELIVERY CHECK
Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed
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What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow?
Normal
Schedule
Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal
everyday driving conditions.
Severe Duty
Schedule
Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving
habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the
following conditions:
Operating in severe dust conditions.
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Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-
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to-door delivery service.
Towing a trailer.
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Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when
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outside temperatures remain below 0° F
(-18° C).
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Normal Schedule
NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown
in this type style.
For items marked with a number in parentheses
such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section.
Regular
Maintenance
Intervals
for the Normal
Schedule
5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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10,000 MILES (16,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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6 Normal Schedule
15,000 MILES (24,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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20,000 MILES (32,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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25,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Normal Schedule 7
30,000 MILES (48,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace spark plugs.
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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Replace air cleaner filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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35,000 MILES (56,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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8 Normal Schedule
40,000 MILES (64,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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50,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Change engine coolant initially at 50,000 miles
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(80,000 km) or 48 months. Thereafter, change
engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
36 months.
Normal Schedule 9
55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace spark plugs.
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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Replace air cleaner filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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10 Normal Schedule
65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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75,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Normal Schedule 11
80,000 MILES (128,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000
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km) or 36 months.
85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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12 Normal Schedule
90,000 MILES (144,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace spark plugs.
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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Replace air cleaner filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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95,000 MILES (152,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Normal Schedule 13
100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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105,000 MILES (168,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Replace camshaft drive belt.
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Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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110,000 MILES (176,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000
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km) or 36 months.
14 Normal Schedule
115,000 MILES (184,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace spark plugs.
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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Replace air cleaner filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go
driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent
intervals may be required.
Normal Schedule 15
Severe Duty Schedule
NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown
in this type style.
For items marked with a number in parentheses
such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section.
Maintenance
Intervals
for the Severe
Duty Schedule
3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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9,000 MILES (15,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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12,000 MILES (20,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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15,000 MILES (25,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Severe Duty Schedule 17
18,000 MILES (30,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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21,000 MILES (35,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace spark plugs.
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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Replace air cleaner filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid. (2)
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Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Severe Duty Schedule 19
36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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39,000 MILES (65,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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42,000 MILES (70,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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20 Severe Duty Schedule
45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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48,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Change engine coolant initially at 48,000 miles
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(80,000 km) or 48 months. Thereafter, change
engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or
36 months.
51,000 MILES (85,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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Severe Duty Schedule 21
54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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22 Severe Duty Schedule
60,000 MILES (100,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace spark plugs.
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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Replace air cleaner filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid. (2)
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Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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63,000 MILES (105,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Severe Duty Schedule 23
66,000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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69,000 MILES (115,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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24 Severe Duty Schedule
75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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78,000 MILES (130,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000
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km) or 36 months.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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81,000 MILES (135,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Severe Duty Schedule 25
84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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87,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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90,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace spark plugs.
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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Replace air cleaner filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid. (2)
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Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Severe Duty Schedule 27
96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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102,000 MILES (170,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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105,000 MILES (175,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Replace camshaft drive belt.
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Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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108,000 MILES (180,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000
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km) or 36 months.
111,000 MILES (185,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Severe Duty Schedule 29
114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace spark plugs.
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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Replace air cleaner filter.
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
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and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid. (2)
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Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
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(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go
driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent
intervals may be required.
(2) Change (not just inspect) automatic transmission fluid
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months if your
driving habits frequently include one or more of the
following conditions: operation during hot weather
(above 90° F, 32° C), carrying heavy loads and in hilly
areas. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier. Police,
taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
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Owner Maintenance
Checks
Listed below are vehicle maintenance checks and
inspections that should be performed by the
owner or qualified service technician at the
indicated intervals. Service information and
supporting specifications are provided in the
Owner Guide.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the
attention of your dealer or qualified service
technician for service advice as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally
not covered by warranties and you may be
charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
When You Stop for Fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
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Check coolant level in coolant recovery bottle.
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Check the windshield washer fluid level.
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Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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While Operating Your Vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
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or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel.
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Notice any increased steering effort or
looseness in the steering wheel, or change in
its straight ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly
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or “pulls” to one side when traveling on
smooth, level road.
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When stopping, listen and check for strange
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sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake
pedal travel or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation
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of your transmission occurs, check the
transmission fluid level.
Check automatic transmission P (Park)
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function.
Check parking brake.
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At Least Monthly:
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
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reservoir.
Check operation of lamps, horn, turn signals,
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windshield wipers and washers, and hazard
warning flashers.
Check windshield defroster to be sure that air
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comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
that enough air is discharged when also
running the heater or air conditioner.
Check warning lights and chimes to be sure
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they are operating properly.
Check for fluid leaks by inspecting the surface
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beneath your vehicle for oil, coolant, or other
fluid drips. Clean water dripping from the air
conditioning system is normal.
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
Check power steering fluid level.
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Check radiator, heater and air conditioning
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hoses for leaks or damage.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
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Check windshield washer spray and wiper
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operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Clean body and door drain holes.
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Flush complete underside of vehicle.
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Inspect underbody components for damage.
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Check exhaust system for leaks, damaged or
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loose parts and remove any foreign material
trapped by shielding.
NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of
moisture and staining to be present
around the muffler seams. The presence
of soot, light surface rust or moisture
does not indicate a faulty muffler.
Check parking brake system.
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Check that the brake does not pull the vehicle
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to one side when applied. See that brake pedal
operates smoothly and has the proper distance
under it when depressed fully.
Check headlamp alignment.
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Check seatbelts for wear and function.
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Inspect seatback latches for proper operation.
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Make sure that the seat latches securely in
every reclining position. Check that head
restraints move up and down smoothly and
lock in each position. Check seat leg latches on
removable seats to see that they lock securely
in every anchor position.
Check air pressure in spare tire.
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34 Owner Maintenance Checks
At Least Once a Year:
Lubricate door hinges and checks, and hood
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hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
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Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
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Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
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linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte
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level on low maintenance (auxiliary and
replacement) batteries.
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