1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 290

Maintenance Schedule TriplCity I Short Definition I Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Then Every 12,000 Miles (20000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles(25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank,Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Spark Plug Wire Inspection.Spark Plug Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a traileror use a carrieron top of your vehicle. (Withsome models, you should never tow a trailer.See "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index.) taxi, or other commercial application. - 0 0 0 a If the vehicle is usedfor delivery service, police, One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is thatthese conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner. 7-4