For time and/or mileage intervals of scheduled maintenance
items, refer to
Maintenance Schedule - Short Trip/City
or
Maintenance Schedule - Long Trip/Highway
.
The following text and illustrations describe the details of the required
scheduled maintenance services.
For information on the proper fluids and lubricants to use, refer to
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
For the engine oil and filter changing procedure, refer to Engine Oil
and Filter Change in Engine Mechanical.
For information on the correct engine oil quality and viscosity, refer
to the following:
Gasoline Engine Oil Quality
Notice: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified
for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended
oil can result in engine damage not covered by the warranty.
The STARBURST symbol indicates
that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Do not use any oil which does not carry the STARBURST symbol.
Diesel Engine Oil Quality
Oils designated as API-CH-4
or CG-4 are best. The CH-4 or CG-4 designations may appear either alone, together
or in combination with API designations, such as API CH-4/SJ, CG-4/SH
or CH-4/CG-4/SJ. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API)
levels of quality.
Notice: If you use oils that don't have one of these designations either CH-4
or CG-4, you can cause engine damage which is not covered by the
warranty.
Gasoline Engine Oil Viscosity
Engine oil viscosity (thickness)
has an effect on fuel economy and the cold-weather operation (engine starting
and oil flow). Lower viscosity engine oils can provide better fuel economy
and cold-weather performance. However, higher temperature weather conditions
require higher viscosity engine oils for satisfactory lubrication.
SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, use 10W-30 if the outside
temperature is higher than 18° C (0° F). Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.
Notice: Using oils of any viscosity other than those recommended
could result in engine damage. When choosing an oil, consider the range of
temperatures the vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change.
Then, select the recommended oil viscosity.
Important: If your vehicle is operated in an area where the temperature falls below -29°C
(-20°F), consider using a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 0W-30.
Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for the vehicle's
engine at extremely low temperatures.
Diesel Engine Oil Viscosity
Important: As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 15W-40 is best for your vehicle.
However, you can use SAE 10W-30 if it's going to be colder than 32° F
(0° C) before your next oil change. When it's very cold, below
0° F (-18° C), you should use SAE 10W-30 to
improve cold starting. Also, SAE 30 may be used at temperatures above
freezing, 32° F (0N·m° C).
These numbers on the oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50.
Chassis Lubrication
Notice: Do not lubricate the parking brake cables. Lubrication destroys the
plastic coating on the cable.
Lubrication Points (Rear-Wheel Drive)