Recommended Tune ups for 03 ION?

The 2.2L engine will not need a tune up for at least 100,000 miles. The radiator and tranny fluids are good for 150,000 miles and you have no power steering fluid, its electro-mechanical. The chassis needs no scheduled lubrication.

So, maybe the occasional wiper blades, windshield wiping fluid and an occasional check up at your local shop once in awhile if you do have any problems. If this is a automatic transmission, do check on the tranny once in awhile if it is the VTi tranny.

Basically, gas it up and drive!

Don't forget to check tire pressure frequently, perform regular engine oil changes, and check the brakes occasionally too!

Bob

Oh, very important!!!! on these older Ecotec engines I strongly recommend changing your oil every 3,000 miles. I believe the brochure says longer or wait for the Oil Life Monitor to come on, but the early Ecotec engines like to have clean oil to keep the timing chain lubricated. You can go with Mobil

Okay, thanks for your responses! I have made it a habit to change oil every 3000 miles or 3 months with all my vehicles, so that is fine with me! That's cool to know this is a real low maintenance vehicle!

As for checking the tranny from time to time, if it is the VTi tranny, will I have to flush sooner than 150000 miles.. or just make sure it is kept full? Thanks again!

no, the fluid is good for 150K, no worries about that. Just have it checked every oil change when you bring it in, IF you have the VTi (belt driven) transmission. Other than that, no worries!