Your owner’s manual has two maintenance schedules. One is for normal driving. The other is for severe service. Most people assume they fall into the normal category. Most people are wrong.
“Severe service is not just towing or racing,” James explains at Home Town Auto Care. “It includes stop and go traffic, short trips, and extreme temperatures. That describes most Franklin commutes.”
What Counts as Severe Service
Trips under 10 miles, especially in cold weather. Stop and go traffic. Dusty or dirty conditions. Towing or carrying heavy loads. Extreme heat or cold. If any of these apply regularly, you qualify.
What Changes
Severe service typically means more frequent oil changes, transmission service, and inspections. The intervals might be half of the normal schedule.
Fleet Vehicles Know This
We service postal vehicles that run stop and go routes all day. Those trucks follow severe service schedules because the alternative is breakdowns.
Check Your Manual
Look for the severe service schedule in your owner’s manual. Compare it to your actual driving patterns. You might need to adjust your maintenance intervals.
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