Attention! Maintenance intervals are based on operating conditions in the United States and will need to be adjusted.
Every 250 miles or weekly, whichever comes first
- Check engine oil level (section 4)
- Check engine coolant level (section 4)
- Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir (section 4)
- Check brake fluid level (section 4)
- Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir (section 4)
- Check tire condition and pressure (section 5)
Every 3,000 miles or every 3 months, whichever comes first
Perform all of the above checks, plus:
- Check the hydraulic fluid level in the automatic transmission (section 6)
- Check the hydraulic fluid level in the power steering reservoir (section 7)
- Check and service the battery (section 8)
- Check the cooling system (section 9)
- Inspect and, if necessary, replace all hoses under the hood (section 10)
- Check and, if necessary, replace the wiper blades (section 11)
- Change engine oil and oil filter (section 12)
- Check axle shaft covers (section 13)
- Check the condition of the suspension and steering parts (section 14)
- Check the condition of the exhaust system (section 15)
Every 7,500 miles or every 12 months, whichever comes first
Do all of the above, plus:
- Carry out a wheel change (section 16)
- Check your brakes (section 17) *
- Check the fuel system (section 18)
- Replace the air filter and crankcase ventilation filter (section 19)
- Check torque of throttle body bolts (only for 3.1L engines) (section 20)
- Check the condition of the drive belts (section 21)
- Check the condition of the seat belts (section 22)
- Check starter lock (section 23)
- Check the spare wheel and jack (section 24)
Every 30,000 miles or every 24 months, whichever comes first
Do all of the above, plus:
- Replace fuel filter (section 25)
- Lubricate the chassis (section 26)
- Change the hydraulic fluid in an automatic transmission (section 27) **
- Check thermostat operation (only for 3.1L engines) (section 28)
- Service the cooling system (drain the coolant, flush the system and refill the coolant) (section 29)
- Check and, if necessary, replace the crankcase ventilation valve (section 30)
- Check the evaporative system (section 31)
- Replace spark plugs (section 32)
- Check spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor and wiring (section 33)
- Check and, if necessary, adjust the ignition timing (only for 3.1L engine) (section 34)
Every 60,000 miles or every 36 months, whichever comes first
- Replace engine poly V-belt (section 21)
* If the vehicle is driven frequently with a trailer, if it is in stop-and-go mode, or if the brakes are heavily stressed for any other reason, have the brake system checked every 3,000 miles or every three months.
** If any of the following conditions are met while driving, change the hydraulic fluid in the automatic transmission every 15,000 miles:
- in busy traffic conditions, when the ambient temperature exceeds 32°C;
- when operating the vehicle in mountainous or hilly areas;
- when frequently towing a trailer.