Maintenance under severe usage conditions (for Europe)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe and low mileage driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
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Maintenance item |
Maintenance operation |
Maintenance Intervals |
Driving condition |
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Engine oil and engine oil filter |
Gasoline engine |
R |
Replace every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months |
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L |
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Diesel engine |
R |
Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months |
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Air cleaner filter |
R |
Replace more frequently depending on the condition |
C, E |
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Spark plugs |
Gasoline engine |
R |
Replace more frequently depending on the condition |
A, B, F, G, H, I, K |
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Steering gear rack, linkage and boots |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G |
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Suspension ball joints |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G |
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Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, G, H |
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Parking brake (if equipped) |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, G, H |
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Driveshaft and boots |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J |
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Cabin air filter |
R |
Replace more frequently depending on the condition |
C, E, G |
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Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) |
R |
Replace every 90,000 km (56,000 miles) |
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K |
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Manual transmission fluid (if equipped) |
R |
Replace every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) |
C, D, F, G, H, I, J |
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Rear differential oil (4WD) |
R |
Replace every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) |
C, D, E, G, H, I, J |
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Transfer case oil (4WD) |
- |
Replace every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) |
C, D, E, G, H, I, J |
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Propeller shaft |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J |
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A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or 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 the heavy dust condition
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H. Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof
I. Driving as patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions and under 15,000 km per year.
L. Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)