BODY AND UNDERVEHICLE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

This chart gives minimum maintenance intervals by miles or time, whichever comes first, based on an average mileage of 12,000 miles per year. The recommendations given are general industry standards and may be more strict than your manufacturer's schedules. Obviously, the type of driving you do will also affect your maintenance program. Refer to Fig. 1and Fig. 2 for service locations. Note: This chart is an attempt to cover all vehicles. Please refer to your owner's manual for factory-recommended service intervals specific to your vehicle.
	Service Location	Item	Check Every
		Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
	1	Change fluid	24,000 miles /2 years
	1	Replace filter or clean screen	24,000 miles /2 years
		Manual Transmission/Transaxle
	2	Check lubricant level	3000 miles/3 months
	2	Change lubricant	24,000 miles/2 years
		Transfer Case
	2	Check lubricant level	3000 miles/3 months
	2*	Change lubricant	24,000 miles/2 years
		Clutch
	3	Check clutch pedal free-play	6000 miles/6 months
	2*	Lubricate shift and/or pedal linkage	6000 miles/6 months
		Brakes
	4	Check condition of brake pads or shoes	6000 miles/6 months
	4	Check wheel cylinders, return springs, calipers, hoses, drums and/or rotors	6000 miles/6 months
	5	Adjust parking brake	As necessary
		Suspension
	6	Check shock absorbers/struts	12,000 miles/12 months
	7	Check tires for abnormal wear	1000 miles/1 month
	8*	Lubricate front end	3000 miles/3 months
		Driveshaft
	9*	Lubricate U-joints	6000 miles/6 months
		CV-Joints/Boots
	6, 10*	Check for damage, wear and/or tears	3000 miles/3 months
		Drive Axles
	10	Check level of drive axle fluid	6000 miles/6 months
	10	Replace drive axle fluid	24,000 miles/2 years
		Tires
	7	Check tires for abnormal wear	1000 miles/1 month
	11	Clean tread of debris	As necessary
	12	Check tire pressure	Each fuel stop/2 weeks
	11	Rotate tires	6000 miles/6 months
	11	Check tread depth	6000 miles/6 months
		Wheels
	12	Clean wheels	As necessary
	12	Check wheel weights	Each fuel stop/2 weeks (when you check tire pressure)
	11	Rotate wheel/tire	6000 miles/6 months
		Windshield wipers
		Check and clean wiper blades	3000 miles/3 months
		Replace wiper blades	12,000 miles/12 months
		Lubricate linkage and pivots	6000 miles/6 months
		Check hoses and clean nozzles	3000 miles/3 months
		Windshield
		Clean glass	Each fuel stop
		Air Conditioner
	13	Operate air conditioner for a few minutes	Once a week
	* Denotes items that may not be applicable to all vehicles.

BODY AND UNDERVEHICLE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS