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Severe duty schedule torque specifications. Also retighten to proper torque specifications at 800 km (500 miles) after (1) any wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. At 96,000 km (60,000 miles) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canadian and California vehicles. 5,000 KILOMETERS (3,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 10,000 KILOMETERS (6,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 20

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torque specifications. Also retighten to proper torque specifications at
800 km (500 miles) after (1) any wheel change or (2) any other time the
wheel lug nuts have been loosened.
At 96,000 km (60,000 miles) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no
cost except on Canadian and California vehicles.
5,000 KILOMETERS (3,000 MILES)
❑
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
10,000 KILOMETERS (6,000 MILES)
❑
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
❑
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
❑
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding.
❑
Check clutch reservoir fluid level.
❑
Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped
with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
NOTE:
It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be
present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface
rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES)
❑
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Severe duty schedule
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