The 2005-2017 Chevrolet Equinox, 2010-2017 GMC Terrain, and 2006-2009 Pontiac Torrent SUVs are all decently reliable vehicles, but they still need regular maintenance. Here's the Haynes quick guide, taken directly from Haynes manual 38040.
Most of these recommended routine maintenance tasks you can do yourself at home for practically no money, as long as you have a few simple tools and the time to invest. If you need more guidance, or even step by step instructions and a video demonstration, get the online manual, or our traditional printed manual.
Maintenance Schedule
The following intervals are based on the assumption that you will be doing the service work yourself, as opposed to paying to have the work done. These are our recommended minimum maintenance intervals for vehicles that are driven daily, and in many cases are shorter than the factory’s recommendations. Because frequent maintenance enhances the efficiency, performance and resale value of your Jeep, we encourage you to follow our schedule. If you drive in dusty areas, tow a trailer, idle or drive at low speeds for extended periods, or drive for short periods (less than four miles at a time) in below freezing temperatures, even smaller intervals are recommended.
When the vehicle is new, follow the maintenance schedule to the letter, record it in your owner’s manual and keep all receipts to protect the warranty and resale value. In many cases the initial maintenance check is done by the dealer at no cost (check with the service department when you buy the truck for more information).
Every 250 miles or weekly, whichever comes first
- Check the engine oil level
- Check the coolant level
- Check the windshield washer fluid level
- Check the brake fluid level
- Check the tires and tire pressures
Every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above, plus . . .
- Check the power steering fluid level
- Change the engine oil and filter
Every 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above, plus . . .
- Check the seat belts
- Inspect the windshield wiper blades
- Check and service the battery
- Check the engine drivebelt
- Inspect underhood hoses
- Check the cooling system
- Rotate the tires
- Check the differential lubricant level
Every 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above, plus . . .
- Check the driveaxle boots
- Check the fuel system
- Check the brake system*
- Check the exhaust system
- Check the transfer case lubricant level (AWD models)
Every 30,000 miles or 30 months, whichever comes first
All items listed above, plus . . .
- Change the brake fluid
- Replace the air filter
- Replace the spark plugs (non-platinum or iridium type)
- Check the steering and suspension components
- Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter**
Every 60,000 miles or 48 months, whichever comes first
- Change the transfer case lubricant*
- Change the differential lubricant*
Every 100,000 miles or 60 months, whichever comes first
- Replace the spark plugs (platinum or iridium type)
- Service the cooling system (drain, flush and refill)
* Perform all maintenance indicated with an asterisk (*) at half the indicated intervals if operated under "severe" conditions. Severe conditions include the following:
- Operating often in dusty areas (dirt roads or off-road)
- Idling for extended periods and/or low speed operation
- Mostly short trips (less than 4 miles) when outside temperatures remain below freezing
- If most of your driving is at freeway speed in temperatures above 90-degrees F (32-degrees C)
** If operated under one or more of the following conditions, perform this procedure at half the indicated intervals:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature is regularly above 90-degrees F (32-degrees C)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain
- Frequent trailer towing
- If the vehicle has been driven through deep water
