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Maintenance under severe usage conditions (For 3.3 T-GDi)

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.

R : Replace or change.

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

Engine oil and filter

R

Replace every 3,000 mi. (5,000 km) or 6 months

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L

Air cleaner filter

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, E

Spark plugs

R

Replace more frequently depending on the condition

A, B, F, G, H, I, K

Automatic transmission fluid

R

Replace every 60,000 mi. (100,000 km)

A, C, E, F, G, H, I, K

Front brake disc/pads, calipers

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, G, H, J, K

Rear brake disc/pads

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, G, H, J, K

Parking brake

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, G, H

Steering gear box, linkage & boots/Lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G

Drive shaft and boots

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J

Differential oil (front) (AWD)

R

Replace every 72,000 mi. (120,000 km)

C, E, G, H, I, J

Differential oil (rear)

Without LSD

R

Replace every 72,000 mi. (120,000 km)

C, E, G, H, I, J

With LSD

Replace every 36,000 mi. (60,000 km)

Cabin air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

R

Replace more frequently depending on the condition

C, E, G

Propeller shaft

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Severe driving conditions

A. Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 mi. (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 mi. (16 km) in freezing temperature

B. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances

C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads

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

E. Driving in heavy dust conditions

F. Driving in heavy traffic area

G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly

H. Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof

I. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing

J. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration

K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

L. Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)