08
8-15
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Smartstream G2.5 GDi)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filter *
1R Every 5,000 miles or
6 months A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter RMore frequently C, E
Spark plugs RMore frequently A, B, F, G, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluid R Every 60,000 miles A, C, E, F, G, I
Front brake disc/pads, calipers I More frequently C, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/pads I More frequently C, D, G, F
Parking brake IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/ lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I
More frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Suspension mounting bolts IMore frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and boots IEvery 3,750 miles or
6 months C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) R
More frequently C, E
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and
engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated for severe maintenance condition.
Severe Driving Conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature
B.
Ext
ensive engine idling or low speed
driving for long distances
C.
Driving on r
ough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
D.
Driving in ar
eas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
E.
Driving in sandy ar
eas F.
Driving in hea
vy traffic area over 90°F
(32°C)
G. Driving on uphill, do wnhill, or
mountain road
H.
T
owing a Trailer, or using a camper, or
roof rack
I.
Driving as a pa
trol car, taxi, other
commercial use or vehicle towing
J.
Driving o
ver 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L.
E
ngine oil usage which is not
recommended (semi-synthetic, mineral
type, lower grade spec, etc.)
