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Maintenance Schedules - NAFTA: Notes

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

First is Schedule "B"  . It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.

  1. Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C)
  2. Stop and go driving
  3. Extensive engine idling
  4. Driving in dusty conditions
  5. Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km)
  6. More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C)
  7. Trailer towing
  8. Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service)
  9. Off-road or desert operation
  10. Heavy loading
NOTE: If ANY  of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule "B" of the "Maintenance Schedules" .
NOTE: If ANY  of these apply to you then change your coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule "B" of the "Maintenance Schedules" .

Second is Schedule "A"  . It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule "B".

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

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first.
CAUTION: Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.

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/clutch master cylinder, and manual transaxle and add as needed.
  4. Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.

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 (if equipped) and front suspension components.
  5. Check the manual transmission fluid level (if equipped).
  6. Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
CAUTION: Do not check the automatic transaxle fluid. It must be check by a trained service technician every 15,000 miles and, if required, only the recommended fluid be added. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts" for the proper fluid.