Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how you use your vehicle. By using several important factors in its calculations, the monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduces environmental waste at the same time.
This means you do not have to remember to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by displaying a message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of vehicle use and its impact on oil change intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil change intervals depend on several factors and generally decrease with severity of use.
When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
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Interval
| Vehicle Use and Example
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7,000–10,000 mi (11,000–16,000 km)
| Normal
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Normal commuting with highway driving.
No, or moderate, load or towing.
Flat to moderately hilly roads.
No extended idling.
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5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km)
| Severe
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Moderate to heavy load or towing.
Mountainous or off-road conditions.
Extended idling.
Extended hot or cold operation.
High engine speeds and loads, engine braking and hard cornering.
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3,000–5,000 mi (4,800–8,000 km)
| Extreme
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Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display 1
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Change the engine oil and filter. 2
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Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.
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Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
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Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level if your vehicle has a dipstick. Consult your dealer for requirements.
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Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
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Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
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Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
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Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if your vehicle has grease fittings.
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Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
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Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
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1 Do not exceed one year or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
Brake Fluid Maintenance3
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Every three Years
| Change the brake fluid.4
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3 Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
4Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
Other Maintenance Items 5
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Every
20,000 mi (32,000 km)
| Replace the cabin air filter.
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Every
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
| Replace the engine air filter.
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Every
100,000 mi (160,000 km)
| Replace the spark plugs.
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Inspect the accessory drive belts. 6
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Every
150,000 mi (240,000 km)
| Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
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Change the manual transmission fluid.
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Replace the accessory drive belts.
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Change the rear axle fluid.
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At
200,000 mi (320,000 km)
| Change the engine coolant. 7
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5Perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
6After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
7Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every 5 years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).