2004 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 319

Selecting the Right Schedule First you'll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which schedule to follow: Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Transfer Case Fluid Change (when trailer towing). Rear Differential Fluid Change (when trailer towing). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap, Cap Gasket and Lines Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Automatic Transaxle Check. Manual Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only) (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only). Valve Clearance Inspection, adjust if necessary (or every 48 months, whichever occurs first). Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: • Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. • Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). • 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 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 sooner. 6-5