Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS ⁽¹⁾

Component

Months

Miles

Air Filter

Normal Service

30,000

Severe Service

⁽²⁾

15,000

Coolant

Normal Service

⁽³⁾

Severe Service

⁽²⁾

102,000

Engine Oil

Normal Service

7500

Severe Service

⁽²⁾

3000

Engine Oil Filter

Normal Service

⁽⁴⁾ 12

15,000

Severe Service

⁽²⁾

6000

PCV Valve ⁽⁵⁾

Normal Service

60,000

Severe Service

⁽²⁾

30,000

Spark Plugs

Normal Service

⁽⁶⁾

Severe Service

⁽²⁾

102,000

Automatic Transaxle Fluid Filter

Normal Service

30,000

Severe Service

⁽²⁾

15,000

Differential Fluid

⁽⁷⁾

Power Steering Fluid

⁽⁸⁾

⁽¹⁾

Different interval may be required for normal and severe service. Severe service is described as continuous operation during freezing temperatures, continuous operation in stop and go traffic, long periods of engine idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles, trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.

⁽²⁾	Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.

⁽³⁾	Replace coolant at 75,000 miles or 60 months whichever occurs first. Replace coolant at 60 months regardless of mileage.

⁽⁴⁾	If mileage is less than 7500 miles each year, replace oil filter at each oil change.

⁽⁵⁾	Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary. Inspect every 30,000 miles after first scheduled interval if not previously replaced at scheduled interval listed.

⁽⁶⁾	Replace spark plugs at 105,000 miles or 84 months whichever occurs first. Replace spark plugs at 105,000 miles regardless of time interval.

⁽⁷⁾	Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer. Under severe service, change fluid every 15,000 miles.

⁽⁸⁾	Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer. Under severe service, change fluid every 30,000 miles.

V6 BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application

New Belt

Used Belt

Concorde & Intrepid

A/C

⁽¹⁾

Power Steering & Generator

180-200 (82-91)

120 (54)

⁽¹⁾	Automatic belt tensioner is used and no adjustment is required. Automatic belt tensioner must be properly positioned depending on whether a new or used belt is installed. For positioning of automatic belt tensioner, see appropriate article in ENGINE COOLING section.