1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 313

Maintenance Schedule (Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: 0 Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil andFilter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dustyconditions. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap andLines 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 (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive BeltInspection. 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 occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. driving in stop-and-go traffic). e Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent 0 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. (Withsome models, you should never tow a trailer. See "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index.) e If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. 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 sooney.