First you will need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which schedule to follow:
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
• | Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. |
• | Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). |
• | You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. |
• | If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. |
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages.
Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to break down slower.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages.