1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 288

Maintenance Schedule I Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule any if one of these conditionsis true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or3 months, whichever occursfirst). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, and Lines Inspection. Cap Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occursfirst). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on topof your vehicle. (With some models, should never you tow a trailer.See "Towing a Trailer" in Index.) the If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. 0 0 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 soonep: 7-5