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Severe Service Defined



MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.






SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A Repeated short distance driving

B Extensive idling

C Driving in dusty rough roads

D Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather

E Driving in sandy areas

F More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 90°F (32°C)

G Driving in mountainous areas

H Towing a trailer

I Driving for a patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing

J Driving over 170 Km/h

K Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition