Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

15000 MI or 24000 KM

Lubricate
    Universal Joint, Drive/Propeller Shaft
      If equipped.
    Steering and Suspension
      Lubricate steering linkage driveshaft.
    Slip Yoke
      If equipped.
Inspect
    Exhaust System
      Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler.
    Cooling System
      Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace
    Oil Filter, Engine
    Engine Oil
Rotate
    Tires
      Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) Wheel lugnuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation (100 miles/160 km and 500 miles/800 km for vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels or equipped for snowplowing. Also retighten to proper torque specification 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. On dual rear wheel vehicles, rotate the front tires side to side without disturbing the rear tires.