Scheduled maintenance, Short trip/city definition, Short trip/city intervals – Pontiac 2003 Vibe User Manual

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Scheduled Maintenance

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Short Trip/City Definition

Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if
any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
D Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is

particularly important when outside temperatures are
below freezing.

D Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent

driving in stop

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and

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go traffic).

D You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of

your vehicle.

D If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi

or other commercial application.

One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down sooner.

Short Trip/City Intervals

Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter

Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).

Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication

(or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in
dusty conditions.

Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger

Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Transfer Case
Fluid Change (when trailer towing). Rear Differential
Fluid Change (when trailer towing).

Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner

Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap, Cap Gasket and
Lines Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). Automatic Transaxle Check. Manual
Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only)
(or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first).

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