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Sidekick & X90

  1. Manufacturer recommends replacing transmission oil cooler hoses at 45,000 mile intervals. Under normal driving conditions, replace transmission fluid every 100,000 miles. Replace transfer case fluid at 30,000 mile intervals.
  2. Under severe driving conditions, replace transmission fluid every 15,000 miles or 15 months (4-speed), or every 52,500 miles or 52 1/2 months (3-speed). Replace transfer case fluid at 7500 miles, and then every 15,000 miles or 15 months thereafter. Severe driving conditions are any of the following:
    • Driving Mostly In Stop-And-Go Traffic
    • Delivery Service
    • Towing
    • Average Trip Less Than 4 Miles
    • Average Trip Less Than 10 Miles With Outside Temperature Below Freezing
    • Driving In Dusty Conditions Swift

Manufacturer recommends replacing transaxle oil cooler hoses at 45,000 mile intervals. Replace transaxle fluid every 100,000 miles under normal driving conditions. Change fluid every 15,000 miles or 15 months under severe driving conditions. Severe conditions are same as listed for Sidekick and X90. See SIDEKICK & X90.