Automotive Maintenance Schedule

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3,000 Mile Service

• Change Engine Oil & Filter
• Top Off Fluid Levels
• Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner

• Check Air Filter
• Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection

6,000 Mile Service

• Change Engine Oil & Filter
• Top Off Fluid Levels
• Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
• Check Air Filter
• Hi-Speed Balance & Rotate Tires
• Check Vehicle for Alignment
• Measure Front & Rear Brake Pad Thickness
• Inspect Emergency Brake Operation
• Check Suspension & Mounting Bolts

• Check Condition of Exhaust System
• Perform Coolant Strength Test
• Check Fluid Condition
• Charging System & Battery Test
• Check PCV Valve Operation
• Check Cabin Filters
• Install Valvoline Stage-1 Fuel
System Deposit Remover
• Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection

12,000 Mile Service

Also at 24,000 / 48,000 & 76,000 miles

• Change Engine Oil & Filter
• Top Off Fluid Levels
• Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
• Check Air Filter
• Hi-Speed Balance & Rotate Tires
• Measure Front & Rear Brake Pad Thickness
• Check Vehicle for Alignment
• Inspect Emergency Brake Operation
• Check Suspension & Mounting Bolts

• Check Condition of Exhaust System
• Perform Coolant Strength Test
• Charging System & Battery Test
• Check PCV Valve Operation
• Check Fluid Condition
• Check Cabin Filters
• Install Valvoline Stage-1 Fuel
System Deposit Remover
• Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection

18,000 Mile Service

Also at 36,000 / 54,000 / 72,000 & 108,000 miles

• Change Engine Oil & Filter
• Top Off Fluid Levels
• Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
• Check Air Filter
• Inspect Distributor Cap, Rotor & Coil Packs
• Inspect Valve Adjustment (4 cy/ models)
• Inspect Transmission Fluid Condition
• Inspect Shock Absorbers & Struts
• Test Cooling System
• Perform Coolant Strength Test
• Inspect Hoses & Cooling Fan Operation
• Hi-Speed Balance & Rotate Tires
• Perform Alignment Inspection

• Measure Front & Rear Brake Pad Thickness
• Inspect Emergency Brake Operation
• Check Suspension & Mounting Bolts
• Check Condition of Exhaust System
• Inspect Steering Rack & Tie Rods
• Charging System & Battery Test
• Clean Battery Terminals
• Install Anti-Corrosive Pads
• Check PCV Valve (replace as needed)
• Check Cabin Filters (replace as needed)
• Perform Valvoline Stage-2
3-Part Induction Fuel Service
• Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection

30,000 Mile Service

Also at 60,000 / 90,000 / 120,000 / 150,000 & 180,000 miles

• Change Engine Oil & Filter
• Top Off Fluid Levels
• Install Valvoline Oil Conditioner
• Replace Air Filter
• Hi-Speed Balance & Rotate Tires
• Perform Alignment Inspection
• Measure Front & Rear Brake Pad Thickness
• Inspect Emergency Brake Operation
• Perform VPS Brake Flush Service
• Inspect Anti-Lock Brake System Operation
• Check Spark Plugs (replace as needed)
• Inspect Ignition System
• Inspect Distributor Cap, Rotor & Coil Packs
• Inspect Fuel Filter Operation
• Inspect PCV Valve Operation (replace as needed)

• Adjust Idle Speed & Ignition Timing
• Test Computer for Trouble Codes
• Perform VPS Transmission Flush Service
• Replace Differential Fluid (4wd)
• Check Suspension & Mounting Bolts
• Check Condition of Exhaust System
• Inspect Steering Rack & Tie Rods
• Perform Coolant Strength Test
• Charging System & Battery Test
• Check Cabin Filters (replace as needed)
• Perform Engine Cleaning
• Install Valvoline Stage-1
Fuel System Deposit Remover
• Perform 30-Point Courtesy Inspection

Additional Recommendations

• VPS Power Steering Service

• VPS Induction Service

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