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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service
2.0L 30 30,000
2.4L 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) (3) 15,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid & Filter
Normal Service (4) (4)
Severe Service (5) (2) 48,000
Camshaft Timing Belt
Normal Service 102 102,000
Severe Service (2) 105,000
Coolant
Normal Service 60 102,000
Severe Service (2) 100,000
Drive Belts
Normal Service 60 60,000
Severe Service (2) 60,000
Engine Oil & Oil Filter
Normal Service 6 6000
Severe Service (2) 3000
Manual Transaxle Fluid
2.0L (4) (4)
2.4L
Normal Service (4) (4)
Severe Service (2) 48,000
PCV Make Up Air Filter
Normal Service
2.0L 30 30,000
2.4L 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
PCV Valve (6)
Normal Service (7)
2.0L 60 60,000
2.4L 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service
2.0L 30 30,000
2.4L 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service
2.0L 60 60,000
2.4L 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 60,000
(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) Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary. Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during inspection.
(4) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
(5) In addition, adjust bands.
(6) Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
(7) Inspect every 30 months or 30,000 miles after first scheduled interval if not previously replaced at scheduled interval listed.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application New Belt - Lbs. (Kg) (1) Used Belt - Lbs. (Kg)
A/C & Power Steering (2) (2)
Generator 2.0L 135 (61.2) 70 (31.8)
(1) Belt is considered used after 15 minutes of service.
(2) Automatic belt tensioner is used and no adjustment is required.
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