Normal Vehicle Use
This schedule is for vehicles that:
| • | Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. These limits are listed on the vehicle's Tire Loading Information Label located on the driver's door. |
| • | Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. |
| • | Use the recommended fuel. |
Maintenance Schedule Intervals
The services shown in this schedule up to 250 000 km (150,000 mi) should be performed after 250 000 km (150,000 mi) at the same intervals.
Axle Boots, Suspension Bushings and Ball Joint Seal Inspection
Inspect the axle boots, suspension bushings, and ball joint seal every time the engine oil and filter are changed.
Footnotes
† The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. Saturn, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
+ A good time to check the brakes is during tire rotation. Refer to Brake System Inspection under
Explanation of Scheduled Services
.
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
Change engine oil filer as indicated by the oil life system or every 12 months, which occurs first. Reset the system whenever the oil is changed.
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHG OIL" message displays in the message center.
If the "CHG OIL" message stays on in the message center for about 30 seconds after you start the engine, it means there is less than 10 percent of the oil life left. Change the engine oil soon.
The mileage between oil and filter changes will vary depending on how you driver your vehicle- usually between 5 000 km (3,000 mi) and 10 000 km (6,000 mi) since your last oil and filter change. Never drive your vehicle more than 10 000 km (6,000 mi) or 6 months without changing the oil and filter.
Always keep a written record of the mileage and date when oil is changed.
Each time engine oil is changed, the system must be reset. Refer to
GM Oil Life System Resetting
.
Scheduled Maintenance
10 000 km (6,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate, if equipped. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
20 000 km (12,000 mi)
Replace passenger compartment air filter every 12 months or 20 000 km (12,000 mi) whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas.
25 000 km (15,000 mi)
Inspect engine air filter element every 25 000 km (15,000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50 000 km (30,000 mi).
This is an emission control service † .
30 000 km (18,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate, if required. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
| • | Inspect engine accessory drive belt and coolant hoses every 12 months or 30 000 km (18,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
40 000 km (24,000 mi)
Replace passenger compartment air filter every 12 months or 20 000 km (12,000 mi) whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas.
50 000 km (30,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
| • | Inspect engine air filter element every 25 000 km (15,000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50 000 km (30,000 mi). |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Inspect vacuum lines/hose every 24 months or 50 000 km (30,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
60 000 km (36,000 mi)
| • | Inspect engine accessory drive belt and coolant hoses every 12 months or 30 000 km (18,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
| • | Replace the passenger compartment air filter every 24 months or 30 000 km (18,000 mi), whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
70 000 km (42,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate, if equipped. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
75 000 km (45,000 mi)
Inspect engine air filter element every 25 000 km (15,000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50 000 km (30,000 mi) .
This is an emission control service † .
80 000 km (48,000 mi)
Replace passenger compartment air filter every months or 20 000 km (12,000 mi) whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas.
83 000 km (50,000 mi)
Change automatic transmission or VTi variable transmission fluid if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
| • | In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher
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| • | In hilly or mountainous terrain
|
| • | When doing frequent trailer towing
|
| • | Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service
If the vehicle is not operated under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
|
90 000 km (54,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate, if required. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
| • | Inspect engine accessory drive belt and coolant hoses every 12 months or 30 000 km (18,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
100 000 km (60,000 mi)
| • | Inspect vacuum lines/hose every 24 months or 50 000 km (30,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Replace the passenger compartment air filter every 12 months or 20 000 km (12,000 mi) , whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Inspect engine air filter element every 25 000 km (15,000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50 000 km (30,000 mi). |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
110 000 km (66,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate, if equipped. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
120 000 km (72,000 mi)
| • | Inspect engine accessory drive belt and coolant hoses. |
| • | Replace the passenger compartment air filter. For vehicles driven regularly in dusty conditions, the filter my require replacement more often. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
125 000 km (75,000 mi)
Inspect engine air filter element every 25,000 km (15 000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50,000 km (30 000 mi).
This is an emission control service † .
130 000 km (78,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate, if required. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
140 000 km (84,000 mi)
Replace the passenger compartment air filter every 12 months or 20 000 km (12,000 mi) , whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas.
150 000 km (90,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate, if required. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
| • | Inspect engine air filter element every 25 000 km (15,000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50 000 km (30,000 mi). |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Inspect vacuum lines/hose every 24 months or 50 000 km (30,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Inspect engine accessory drive belt and coolant hoses every 12 months or 30 000 km (18,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
160 000 km (96,000 mi)
Replace the passenger compartment air filter every 12 months or 20 000 km (12,000 mi) , whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas.
166 000 km (100,000 mi)
| • | Change automatic transmission or VTi variable transmission fluid if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: |
| - | In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher |
| - | In hilly or mountainous terrain |
| - | When doing frequent trailer towing |
| - | Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service |
| - | If the vehicle is not operated under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. |
| • | Replace engine fuel filter. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | For 3.0L V6, L81 and 2.2L four cylinder, L61 engines, replace spark plugs. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | For 3.0L V6, L81 engine only, replace timing belt. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Drain, flush and refill cooling system every 5 years or 166 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever comes first. For information the proper coolant to use, refer to
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
170 000 km (102,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
175 000 km (105,000 mi)
Inspect engine air filter element every 25,000 km (15 000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50 000 km (30,000 mi).
This is an emission control service † .
180 000 km (108,000 mi)
| • | Inspect engine accessory drive belt and coolant hoses every 12 months or 30 000 km (18 000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
| • | Replace the passenger compartment air filter every 12 months or 20 000 km (12,000 mi), whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
190 000 km (114,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate, if required. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
200 000 km (120,000 mi)
| • | Inspect vacuum lines/hose every 24 months or 50 000 km (30,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Replace the passenger compartment air filter every 12 months or 20 000 km (12,000 mi), whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Inspect engine air filter element every 25 000 km (15,000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50 000 km (30,000 mi). |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
210 000 km (126,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate, if required. Refer ton
Brake Caliper Inspection
Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
| • | Inspect engine accessory drive belt and coolant hoses every 12 months or 30 000 km (18,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
220 000 km (132,000 mi)
Replace the passenger compartment air filter every 12 months or 20 000 km (12,000 mi), whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas.
225 000 km (135,000 mi)
Inspect engine air filter element every 25 000 km (15,000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50 000 km (30,000 mi).
This is an emission control service † .
230 000 km (138,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
240 000 km (144,000 mi)
| • | Inspect engine accessory drive belt and coolant hoses every 12 months or 30 000 km (18,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
| • | Replace the passenger compartment air filter every 24 months or 30 000 km (18,000 mi), whichever occurs first. Replace more often if you usually drive in dusty areas. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
250 000 km (150,000 mi)
| • | Rotate tires. Refer to footnote. + . |
| • | Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. Refer to
Brake Caliper Inspection
in Disc Brakes. |
| • | Inspect exhaust system and shields. |
| • | Lubricate door hinges, check links, hood and sunroof, if equipped. |
| • | Inspect engine air filter element every 25 000 km (15,000 mi) if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace engine air filter element if necessary. Replace engine air filter element every 50 000 km (30,000 mi). |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Inspect vacuum lines/hose every 24 months or 50 000 km (30,000 mi), whichever occurs first. |
| | This is an emission control service † . |
| • | Change automatic transmission or VTi variable transmission fluid if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: |
| - | In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher |
| - | In hilly or mountainous terrain |
| - | When doing frequent trailer towing |
| - | Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service |
| - | If the vehicle is not operated under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. |
