Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation
Distance: 3,000 miles (4,800 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Trailer hitch mountings | Interval in Month(s): 3 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Trailer hitch attachment points on the body or chassis. |
Distance: 3,000 miles (4,800 km) | Action: Change | Item: Engine oil | Interval in Month(s): 3 | Labor Units: 0.2 | Parts Units: 5 | 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: 3,000 miles (4,800 km) | Action: Replace | Item:
Oil filter | Interval in Month(s): 3 | 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: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Brake linings | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.2 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: High-friction, heat-resistant material that is attached to the brake shoes in a rear drum brake system. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Check fluid level | Item: Brake master cylinder | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A device that stores brake fluid and hydraulically forces it through the brake lines to the brakes when the brake pedal is depressed. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Check level | Item: Power steering fluid | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Hydraulic fluid used in a power steering system. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Check operation | Item: Lighting | Interval in
Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.1 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The vehicle's electrical illumination. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Check operation | Item: Windshield wipers & washer | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Motorized mechanical arms with rubber inserts used to wipe the windshield or back glass. A small pump and reservoir that can direct a jet of cleaning solution at the windshield or back glass. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Battery | Interval in
Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.2 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A box containing lead plates filled with a water and acid mixture that stores electricity generated by the alternator. It is the source of power for parts of the car that operate on electricity. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Body | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Brake lines, hoses & connections | Interval in Month(s): 12 | 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: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Brakes, front | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.1 | 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: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Differential fluid | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.1 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The liquid used for lubricating gears inside the differential. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Exhaust system | Interval in Month(s): 12 | 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: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Fuel lines & hoses | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The tubing that carries fuel throughout a vehicle. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Headlights | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Primary form of lighting used to illuminate a vehicle's path. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Parking brake | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The mechanical brake connected by cables to either a ratcheting hand lever or foot pedal used to hold or apply a vehicle's rear and sometimes front brakes while left unattended or under conditions of hydraulic circuit failure. Sometimes referred to as the emergency brake. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Radiator core & AC condenser | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The part of a vehicle's radiator and air conditioning systems made up of small-diameter tubes with a series of thin, heat-conducting fins in between. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Serpentine belt | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.03 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A ribbed drive belt that drives more than one engine accessory. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Shift linkage | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.1 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Any collection of mechanical connections between a vehicle's operating control(s) and its transmission. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Steering & suspension | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.1 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A vehicle's steering is the collection of components that enable the operator to direct a vehicle in a desired direction. Suspension is the assemblage of joints, links and other components between a vehicle and its wheels. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Trailer hitch mountings | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Trailer hitch attachment points on the body or chassis. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Transmission fluid | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.02 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The liquid in a transmission that allows it to function and serves as a cooling and lubrication medium. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Wheel speed sensor wiring | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.2 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Electrical connections of the system that relay the speed of each wheel to a computer that makes adjustments in brake application to prevent wheels from locking up. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Inspect & lubricate | Item: Sunroof | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.1 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A retractable glass, metal or fabric hatch in a vehicle's roof. The glass hatch is often referred to as a moon roof. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Lubricate | Item: Hinges, locks & latches | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The devices that allow or prevent the opening of doors and hatches. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Perform | Item: Road test | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.1 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The actual driving of a vehicle under real-world conditions in order to find any abnormalities in its operation. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Rotate/adjust air pressure | Item: Wheels & tires | Interval in Month(s): 12 | 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: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Change | Item: Engine oil | Interval in Month(s): 3 | Labor Units: 0.2 | Parts Units: 5 | 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: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Cabin air filter | Interval in Month(s): 12 | Labor Units: 0.3 | Parts Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A filtering system that meters out pollen, road dust and other particles before they can reach the passenger cabin. |
Distance: 12,000 miles (19,200 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Oil filter | Interval in Month(s): 12 | 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: 24,000 miles (38,400 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Brakes, rear | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.1 | 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: 24,000 miles (38,400 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Cooling system hoses & connections | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.1 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A system of rubber hoses through which coolant flows from the radiator through the engine and cooling system. |
Distance: 24,000 miles (38,400 km) | Action:
Flush/replace | Item: Brake fluid | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.7 | Parts Units: 4 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system. |
Distance: 24,000 miles (38,400 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Air filter | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units: 0.2 | Parts Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine. |
Distance: 24,000 miles (38,400 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Remote control batteries | Interval in Month(s): 24 | Labor Units:
0.03 | Parts Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Small batteries used in the remote control for alarm or door locks. |
Distance: 36,000 miles (57,600 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 36 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 36,000 miles (57,600 km) | Action: Flush/replace | Item: Coolant | Interval in Month(s): 36 | Labor Units: 0.7 | Parts Units:
1.5 | 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: 48,000 miles (76,800 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 48 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 60,000 miles (96,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 60 |
Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 60,000 miles (96,000 km) | Action: Flush/replace | Item: Brake fluid | Interval in Month(s): 60 | Labor Units: 0.7 | Parts Units: 4 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system. |
Distance: 60,000 miles (96,000 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Spark plugs | Interval in Month(s): 60 | Labor Units: 0.5 | Parts Units:
6 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs. |
Distance: 72,000 miles (115,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 72 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 72,000 miles (115,200 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Timing belt | Interval in Month(s): 72 | Labor Units: 2.8 | Parts
Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A "toothed" belt that drives an overhead camshaft or camshafts (and in some vehicles a water pump). |
Distance: 84,000 miles (134,400 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 84 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 96,000 miles (153,600 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 96 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units:
0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 96,000 miles (153,600 km) | Action: Flush/replace | Item: Brake fluid | Interval in Month(s): 96 | Labor Units: 0.7 | Parts Units: 4 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system. |
Distance: 96,000 miles (153,600 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Serpentine belt | Interval in Month(s): 96 | Labor Units: 0.3 | Parts Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: A ribbed drive belt that drives more than one engine accessory. |
Distance: 96,000 miles (153,600 km) | Action: Change | Item: Automatic transmission fluid | Interval in Month(s): 96 | Labor Units: 0.5 | Parts Units: 4.3 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The fluid used for lubricating and cooling an automatic transmission. |
Distance: 108,000 miles (172,800 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 108 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 120,000 miles (192,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 120 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 120,000 miles (192,000 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Fuel filter | Interval in Month(s): 120 | Labor Units: 0.3 | 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: 132,000 miles (211,200 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 132 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 132,000 miles (211,200 km) | Action: Flush/replace | Item: Brake fluid | Interval in Month(s): 132 | Labor Units: 0.7 | Parts Units: 4 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system. |
Distance: 144,000 miles (230,400 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 144 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 150,000 miles (240,000 km) | Action: Replace | Item: Air bags | Interval in Month(s): 120 | Labor Units: 4 | Parts Units: 1 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: Sensor activated safety devices that rapidly inflate then deflate during a collision in an effort to minimize injuries to vehicle occupants. |
Distance: 156,000 miles (249,600 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 156 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 168,000 miles (268,800 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 168 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
Distance: 168,000 miles (268,800 km) | Action: Flush/replace | Item: Brake fluid | Interval in Month(s): 168 | Labor Units: 0.7 | Parts Units: 4 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system. |
Distance: 180,000 miles (288,000 km) | Action: Inspect | Item: Seat belts | Interval in Month(s): 180 | Labor Units: 0.05 | Parts Units: 0 | Drive Type: ALL |
Description: The latching straps in a vehicle designed to minimize the risk of serious injury to the user in the event of an accident when used as suggested. |
