Maintenance
9-10
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under
severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals Driving
condition
Reduction gear fluid REvery 80,000 miles
(12,000 km) C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, G, H
Driveshaft and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F,
G, H, I , J, M
Climate control air filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition C, E
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B. Low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt spread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in heavy dust condition
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H. Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J. Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
M. Driving more than 10 years or 100,000 miles
