Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation
Distance: 3,000 miles (4,800 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Wheel bearings, front | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.5 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type:
ALL |
Description: The assemblies that permit smooth rotation of the wheel hub as it's mounted to the spindle. |
Distance: 7,500 miles (12,000 km) | Action: Adjust | Item: Brakes, rear | Interval in Month(s): | Labor Units: 0.4 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A vehicle's stopping mechanism comprised of a pedal connected to a hydraulic master cylinder that can actuate clamping and/or expanding devices at all four wheels that slow or stop a vehicle's rolling motion. Also used to refer to the brake system's most frequently replaced parts, brake pads and/or brake shoes. |
Distance: 7,500 miles (12,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Brake lines, hoses & connections | Interval in Month(s): | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Tubes and their connections that carry brake fluid between the various components in a vehicle's brake system. |
Distance: 7,500 miles (12,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Exhaust system | Interval in Month(s): | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A system of tubing that routes exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold to the rear of the car and into the air. The exhaust system includes catalytic converters and mufflers that help reduce air and noise pollution generated by an engine. |
Distance:
7,500 miles (12,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Steering linkage | Interval in Month(s): | Labor Units: 0.1 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The arrangement of rods and lubricated joints connecting the steering gearbox to the wheel spindles. |
Distance: 7,500 miles (12,000 km) | Action: Rotate | Item: Wheels & tires | Interval in Month(s): | Labor Units: 0.3 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A circular frame of hard material that may be solid or partly solid, is capable of turning on an axle, and holds the rubber cushion that contains compressed air. |
Distance: 7,500 miles (12,000 km) | Action: Service | Item: Crankcase breather bottle | Interval in Month(s): | Labor Units: 0.3 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Reservoir used to catch excess oil siphoned out by crankcase turbulence. |
Distance: 7,500 miles (12,000 km) | Action: Change | Item: Engine oil | Interval in Month(s): | Labor Units: 0.4 | Parts Units: 10 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust. |
Distance: 7,500 miles (12,000 km) | Action: Replace | Item:
Oil filter | Interval in Month(s): | Labor Units: 0.1 | Parts Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil. |
Distance: 15,000 miles (24,000 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Fuel filter | Interval in Month(s): | Labor Units: 0.7 | Parts Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A replaceable metal or plastic canister that prevents particulate matter and most contaminants in the fuel from reaching the engine. |
Distance: 15,000 miles (24,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Water pump weep hole | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A small orifice on a water pump behind and below the exposed end of the shaft. |
Distance: 22,500 miles (36,000 km) | Action: Inspect/replace | Item: Drive belt(s) | Interval in Month(s): 18 | Labor Units: 0.03 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump. |
Distance: 30,000 miles (48,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item:
Coolant | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water. |
Distance: 30,000 miles (48,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Fan hub | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The mechanical connection between the radiator fan and its point of attachment. |
Distance: 30,000 miles (48,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Steering damper | Interval in
Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A shock absorber attached to the steering linkage intended to prevent abrupt "kickback" at the steering wheel, usually found on trucks or vehicles that can be used off-road. |
Distance: 30,000 miles (48,000 km) | Action: Adjust | Item: Automatic transmission bands | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 1.1 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: In an automatic transmission, adjustable circular straps lined with a friction material that are actuated to tighten around and stop the rotation of a drum as part of the shifting process. |
Distance: 30,000 miles (48,000 km) | Action: Change | Item: Automatic transmission fluid | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.5 | Parts Units: 4 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The fluid used for lubricating and cooling an automatic transmission. |
Distance: 30,000 miles (48,000 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Automatic transmission filter(s) | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.3 | Parts Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A component in most automatic transmissions that is fitted over the fluid intake, usually in the pan, that prevents debris and other contaminants from circulating throughout the transmission's inner workings and potentially causing unnecessary wear or damage. Some transmissions use a reusable metal or nylon mesh-type screen in place of a disposable filter. |
Distance: 45,000 miles (72,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Coolant | Interval in Month(s): 36 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water. |
Distance: 45,000 miles (72,000 km) | Action: Change | Item: Transfer case fluid | Interval in Month(s): 36 | Labor Units: 0.5 | Parts Units: 10.2 | Drive Type: 4WD |
Description: Lubricant used in the transfer case. |
Distance: 75,000 miles (120,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Coolant | Interval in Month(s): 60 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water. |
Distance: 97,500 miles (156,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Coolant | Interval in Month(s): 78 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water. |
Distance: 105,000 miles (168,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Coolant | Interval in Month(s): 84 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water. |
Distance: 135,000 miles (216,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Coolant | Interval in Month(s): 108 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water. |
Distance: 142,500 miles (228,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Fan hub | Interval in Month(s): 114 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The mechanical connection between the radiator fan and its point of attachment. |
Distance: 142,500 miles (228,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Steering damper | Interval in Month(s): 114 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A shock absorber attached to the steering linkage intended to prevent abrupt "kickback" at the steering wheel, usually found on trucks or vehicles that can be used off-road. |
Distance: 142,500 miles (228,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Water pump weep hole | Interval in Month(s): 114 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A small orifice on a water pump behind and below the exposed end of the shaft. |
Distance: 142,500 miles (228,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Wheel bearings, front | Interval in Month(s): 114 | Labor Units: 0.5 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The assemblies that permit smooth rotation of the wheel hub as it's mounted to the spindle. |
Distance: 142,500 miles (228,000 km) | Action: Change | Item: Automatic transmission fluid | Interval in Month(s): 114 | Labor Units: 0.5 | Parts Units: 4 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The fluid used for lubricating and cooling an automatic transmission. |
Distance: 142,500 miles (228,000 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Automatic transmission filter(s) | Interval in Month(s): 114 | Labor Units: 0.3 | Parts Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A component in most automatic transmissions that is fitted over the fluid intake, usually in the pan, that prevents debris and other contaminants from circulating throughout the transmission's inner workings and potentially causing unnecessary wear or damage. Some transmissions use a reusable metal or nylon mesh-type screen in place of a disposable filter. |
Distance: 150,000 miles (240,000 km) | Action: Adjust | Item: Valve clearance | Interval in Month(s): 150 | Labor Units: 3.6 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The maximum amount of space between a rocker arm or cam and the part it contacts to actuate a valve. |