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Service Intervals & Specifications

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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service 30 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid & Filter
Normal Service (2) (3)
Severe Service (2) 48,000
Camshaft Timing Belt
Normal Service 102 120,000
Severe Service
Calif. (2) 105,000
Except Calif. (2) 100,000
Coolant
Normal Service 60 100,000
Severe Service (2) 100,000
Differential Fluid
Normal Service (2) (3)
Severe Service (2) 48,000
Drive Belts
Normal Service 60 60,000
Severe Service (2) 60,000
Engine Oil & Oil Filter
Normal Service 6 6000
Severe Service (2) 3000
PCV Valve (4)
Normal Service (5) 60 60,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
Power Steering Fluid (2) (6)
Spark Plugs
Normal Service 102 102,000
Severe Service (2) 100,000
(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 does not apply.
(3) Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
(4) Inspect and replace as necessary.
(5) Inspect every 30,000 miles after first scheduled interval if not previously replaced at scheduled interval listed.
(6) Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer. Under severe service, change fluid every 30,000 miles.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application New Belt - Lbs. (Kg) (1) Used Belt - Lbs. (Kg)
2.7L
A/C (2) (2)
Power Steering & Generator 180-200 (81.6-90.7) 120 (54.4)
3.5L
A/C 140-160 (63.5-72.6) 120 (54.4)
Power Steering & Generator 180-200 (81.6-90.7) 120 (54.4)
(1) A used belt has more than 500 miles of service.
(2) Tensioner is not an automatic tensioner. Torsion spring is for initial belt tension. After applying tensioner to belt, tighten locking bolt.
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