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boarderbob

For those of us that do our best to make sure our vehicles are in top shape, maintenance is always at the forefront of our minds. Though ocassionaly it will slip to second or third or maybe even fall off the list. Bearing that in mind, I decided to post a tentative schedule to help you remember when to look at things and what things to look at. I hope you find it useful. Let me know what you think via "Rate the Thread", "Reputation", or "PM".

In an effort to promote better maintenance habits, I've added a few of these to the FLGM Calendar. From there you can request a reminder for each event. I hope that this helps to keep everyone a little more in tune with their vehicles.

A few thoughts before the guide:

• This is a general guide and these procedures can be performed more often than what is shown.
• If you feel uncertain about a given procedure, take your vehicle to a trained professional.
• This guide assumes that the driver is driving under average conditions for the most part.
• This guide is not meant to be all inclusive, it must be tailored to your vehicle, its performance, and your driving habits.

Tentative Maintenance Schedule
As prescribed by Haynes Manual 38026

Every 250 miles or weekly:

• Check the engine oil level
• Check the engine coolant level
• Check the windshield washer fluid level
• Check the brake fluid level
• Check the tires and tire pressures
• Check the operation of all lights
• Check the horn operation

Every 3,000 miles or 3 months:

• All items listed above plus:
• Check the power steering fluid level
• Check the transmission fluid level
• Change the engine oil and filter

Every 6,000 miles or 6 months:

• All items listed above plus:
• Check the battery
• Check the cooling system
• Inspect the underhood hoses
• Check the engine drivebelt
• Rotate the tires
• Inspect the seat belts

Every 15,000 miles or 12 months:

• All items listed above plus:
• Check the suspension, steering, and drive axle boots
• Check the brakes
• Inspect the exhaust system
• Inspect and replace, if necessary, the windshield wiper blades

Every 30,000 miles or 24 months:

• All items listed above plus:
• Replace the air filter
• Inspect the PCV valve
• Inspect the spark plug wires
• Replace the spark plugs
• Replace the fuel filter
• Inspect the fuel system
• Service the cooling system
• Change the brake fluid

Every 60,000 miles or 48 months:

• All items listed above plus:
• Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter

Disclaimer: I (the poster) nor Florida GM Club will be held responsible for any misinterpretations or misuse of this guide.

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