Scheduled Maintenance
Emission Component
Engine Air Filter - Replace every 15,000 miles
Carburetor Choke Mechanism - Clean every 30,000 miles
EGR - Check Valve Operation & Clean EGR Passages* every 30,000 miles
Crankcase Inlet Air Filter - Clean every 60,000 miles
PCV Valve - Replace every 60,000 miles
Vacuum Operated Emission System Components -
Inspect & Replace if Necessary every 60,000 miles
Oxygen Sensor - Replace every 80,000 miles
DEFINITION OF SEVERE SERVICE
1. Trips of 5 miles (8 kilometers) or less.
2. Trips of 10 miles (16 kilometers) or less and the outside temperature remains below 32° F, (0° C).
3. Trailer towing.
4. Operating in dusty, sandy or salty areas.
5. Extended idling conditions or low speed operation, such as stop and go traffic.
6. Extended driving in excessive temperature conditions, (above 50% at 90° F).
7. When vehicle is used for delivery services, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
8. Driving continuously in excess of normal highway speeds.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
Brake lining--Inspect every 9,000 mi (14,000 km)
Crankcase--Change oil: Highway, police, taxi, limousine, all without turbo engine & when not operating at sustained high speed driving when above 90°F (32°C), every 6 mo/5,000 mi (8,000 km); all others, every 3 mo/3,000 mi (4,800 km). Replace filter every second oil change ex. with turbocharger at every oil change
Rear differential--Change lubricant every 36,000 mi (57,600 km)
Front suspension ball joints-FWD, inspect every 3 mo/3,000 mi (4,800 km); others, lubricate every 18 mo/15,000 mi (24km)
Front wheel bearings ex. FWD-Clean or repack every 9,000 mi (14,000 km) or whenever brake rotors are removed
Steering linkage--Lubricate every 18 mo/15,000 mi (24,000 km)
Rear wheel bearings FWD-Clean or repack every 9,000 mi (14,000 km), or whenever rear brake drums are removed
Transmission, automatic--Change fluid every 15,000 mi (24,000 km). Replace filter & adjust bands at each drain
Universal joints--Inspect every 3 mo/3,000 mi (4,800 km)
Air cleaner element--Inspect every 15,000 mi (24,000 km)