Maintenance under severe usage conditions [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance item |
Maintenance operation |
Maintenance intervals |
Driving condition |
---|---|---|---|
Reduction gear oil |
R |
Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) |
C, D, E, G, H, I, K |
Drive shaft and boots |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K |
Climate control air filter (if equipped) |
R |
Replace more frequently depending on the condition |
C, E, G |
Disc brakes and pads |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, G, H |
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G |
Suspension ball joints |
I |
Inspect more frequently depending on the condition |
C, D, E, F, G |
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km in normal temperature or less than 16 km in freezing temperature.
B : Extensive low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition
F : Driving in heavy traffic area
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly.
H : Using for towing or camping and driving with loading on the roof.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing.
J : Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration.
K : Frequently driving in stop-and go conditions.