1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 287

Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This isparticularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 008 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs fist). At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Then Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. - 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 top of your vehicle. (With some models, you should never tow a trailer. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.) If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi, orother commercial application. h e ofthe rea.sonsyou should follow this schedule if you opera& yow v & k k under any o these C,~ditiQ?2S f is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter R'eplacement.Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection (2.2L Code 4 engine only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (X00000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Ewxy iM$tM Miles (166 W km): Coding System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. These intervalsonly summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow complete maintenance schedule on the the following pages. 7-4