(Applies to all vehicles through the 2000 model year.)   Decode your VIN (for 81 and up).

INTERVAL	TYPE	INTERVAL	TYPE	INTERVAL	TYPE
Every 3,750	Type 1	Every 7,500	Type 2	Every 15,000	Type 3
Every 30,000	Type 4	Every 60,000	Type 5

TYPE 1  Replace Engine Oil & Filter  Replace Drain Plug Washer  Inspect & Top Up All Fluid Levels  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers TYPE 2  Replace Engine Oil & Filter  Replace Drain Plug Washer  Inspect Hoses & Top Up All Fluid Levels  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers  Rotate & Balance Tires  Inspect Front & Rear Brakes  Inspect Drive Shaft Boots  Inspect Exhaust  System Road Test TYPE 3  Replace Engine Oil & Filter  Replace Drain Plug Washer  Inspect Hoses & Top Up All Fluid Levels  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers  Inspect Charging System and Belts  Inspect Drive Shaft Boots  Inspect Exhaust System  Service Front & Rear Brakes *  Rotate & Balance Tires  Alignment (Optional)  Road Test

TYPE 4  Replace Engine Oil & Filter  Replace Drain Plug Washer  Replace Transmission Fluid  Inspect Hoses & Top Up All Fluid Levels  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers  Inspect Charging System and Belts  Inspect Drive Shaft Boots  Inspect Exhaust System  Front & Rear Brake Service  Replace Brake Fluid Replace Fuel Filter  Engine Tune Up **  Clean Engine  Rotate & Balance Tires  4 Wheel Alignment (Optional)  Road Test  Replace Air Filter Cooling System Service *** TYPE 5  Replace Engine Oil & Filter  Replace Drain Plug Washer  Replace Transmission Fluid  Inspect Hoses & Top Up All Fluid Levels  Inspect Tire Pressures, Lights, Horn, Wipers  Inspect Charging System and Belts  Inspect Drive Shaft Boots  Inspect Exhaust System  Front & Rear Brake Service  Replace Brake Fluid Replace Fuel Filter  Engine Tune Up **  Clean Engine  Rotate & Balance Tires  4 Wheel Alignment (Optional)  Road Test  Replace Air Filter Cooling System Service *** Replace Timing Belt and Water Pump (every 60k thru 89 then every 90k for 90 and up)

* FRONT & REAR BRAKE SERVICE: Disassemble front brakes - Clean & lubricate caliper pins - De-glaze brake pads - Inspect pads/shoes for wear - Remove rust & scale from rotors - Remove rear drums - Clean & lubricate rear brakes - Adjust Parking Brake

** ENGINE TUNE UP INCLUDES: Adjust valves - Replace valve cover gasket - Replace spark plugs - Replace ignition rotor - Replace air filter - Check timing

*** COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE: (Recommended after 3 years, every 2 years thereafter) Pressure test cooling system for leaks - Inspect all hoses, radiator and drive belt - Replace coolant

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