Maintenance schedule
1. The following maintenanse intervals are based on the assumption that the vechicle owner will be doing the maintenanse or service work, as opposed to having a dealer service department do the work. These are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the factory for vehicles that are driven daily. If you wish to keep your vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may wish to perform some of these procedures even more often. Because frequent maintenance enhances the efficiency, performance and resale value of your car, we encourage you to do so. If you drive in dusty areas, tow a trailer, idle or drive at low speeds for extended periods or drive for short distances (less than four miles) in below freezing temperatures, shorter intervals are also recommended.
2. When the vehicle is new, follow the maintenance schedule to the letter, record the maintenance performed in your owner’s manual and keep all receipts to protect the new vehicle warranty. In many cases the initial maintenance check is done at no cost to the owner (check with your dealer service department for more information).
Every 250 miles or weekly, whichever comes first
Check the engine oil level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the coolant level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the windshield washer fluid level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the brake fluid level (see Fluid level checks)
Check the tires and tire pressures (see Tire and tire pressure checks)
Every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above, plus…
Check the power steering fluid level (see Power steering fluid level check)
Check the automatic transmission fluid level (see Automatic transmission fluid level check)
Change the engine oil and filter (see Engine oil and filter change)
Every 6000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above, plus…
Check the seat belts (see Seat belt check)
Inspect the windshield wiper blades (see Wiper blade inspection and replacement)
Check and service the battery (see Battery check, maintenance and charging)
Check the drivebelt(s) (see Drivebelt check and replacement)
Inspect under hood hoses (see Underhood hose check and replacement)
Check the cooling system (see Cooling system check)
Rotate the tires (see Tire rotation)
Every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above, plus …
Check the differential lubricant level in the front (4WD) and rear axles (see Differential lubricant level check)
Lubricate the chassis (see Chassis lubrication)
Check the fuel system (see Fuel system check)
Check the brake system (see Brake system check) *
Check the exhaust system (see Exhaust system check)
Check the transfer case lubricant level (4WD models) (see Transfer case lubricant level check)
Check the air filter (see Air filter replacement) *
Every 30,000 miles or 30 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above, plus.
Change the brake fluid (see Brake fluid change)
Replace the air filter (see Air filter replacement) *
Replace the spark plugs (conventional, non-platinum or non-iridium type) (see Spark plug replacement) **
Service the cooling system (drain, flush and refill) (green-colored ethylene glycol antifreeze only) (see Cooling system servicing (draining, flushing and refilling))
Check the steering, suspension and drive axle boots (see Suspension, steering and driveaxle boot check)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (see Automatic transmission fluid and filter change) **
Every 60,000 miles or 48 months, whichever comes first
Change the transfer case lubricant (see Transfer case lubricant change (4WD models))
Change the differential lubricant (see Differential lubricant change) **
Replace the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve (V6 engine) (see Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve replacement (V6 engine))
Every 100,000 miles or 60 months, whichever comes first
Replace the spark plugs (platinum or iridium type) (see Spark plug replacement)
Inspect/replace the spark plug wires (see Spark plug wire check and replacement)
Service the cooling system (drain, flush and refill) (orange-colored DEX-COOL antifreeze only) (see Cooling system servicing (draining, flushing and refilling))
* This item is affected by «severe» operating conditions, as described below. If the vehicle is operated under severe conditions, perform all maintenance indicated with an asterisk (*) at half the indicated intervals. Severe conditions exist if you mainly operate the vehicle.
a) in dusty areas
b) towing a trailer
c) idling for extended periods
d) driving at low speeds when outside temperatures remain below freezing and most trips are less than four miles long
** Perform this procedure at half the recommended interval if operated under one or more of the following conditions:
a) in heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90-degrees F or higher in hilly or mountainous terrain
b) frequent trailer towing
c) if the vehicle has been driven through deep water