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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (AWD & FWD)

Component Miles/Months
Air Filter 30,000/24
Coolant (1) 52,500/42
Fuel Filter As Necessary
Engine Oil (2) 7500/6
Oil Filter 15,000/12
PCV Filter (If Equipped) 30,000/24
Spark Plugs 30,000/24
(1) Every 30,000 thereafter.
(2) If vehicle is operated under severe service conditions, change oil every 3000 miles or 3 months.
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Gauge Lbs. (kg) (2) Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
All Models (3) (3)
(1) Using a Burroughs belt tension gauge (C-4162).
(2) Using a torque wrench applied to square hole in bracket.
(3) Automatic belt tensioner is used, adjustment is not required.
NOTE: Accessory drive belts, for 3.8L engines are equipped with an automatic belt tensioner and no adjustment is required.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to check belt tension using a belt tension gauge on vehicles equipped with an automatic belt tensioner.