1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 331

Maintenance Schedule Short TriplCity Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Scheduleif any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. One o the reasons you should f follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any these conditionsis that o f these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonez Short TriplCity Intervals At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Then Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) of Trailering: Rear Axle Fluid Change (Vehicles Towing Trailers). At the First 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Rear Axle Fluid Change (Limited-Slip Differential). Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and LinesInspection. Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System Service (orevery 60 months, whichever occurs first). Spark PlugWire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. -- Short TriplCity Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oiland Filter Change (or3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). 7-4