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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid 90,000
Brake Fluid 45,000
Camshaft Timing Belt 105,000
Coolant (1)
Differential (2)
Engine Oil 7500
Engine Oil Filter 15,000
Fuel Filter (3)
Manual Transmission Oil 90,000
Spark Plugs 60,000
Valve Clearance (4)
(1) First service interval is 45,000 miles. Service every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(2) First service interval is 60,000 miles. Service every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(3) Fuel filter should be replaced when fuel pressure drops below specification with fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected. See REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE  under FUEL SYSTEM. Ensure fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator are okay.
(4) Has hydraulic lifters. Adjustments not required.
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
A/C Compressor
New Belt (2) 3/16-7/32 (5.0-6.0)
Used Belt 5/16-3/8 (8.0-9.5)
Alternator
New Belt (2) 7/32-9/32 (5.5-7.0)
Used Belt 11/32-7/16 (9.0-11.5)
Power Steering
New Belt (2) 5/16-3/8 (8.0-9.5)
Used Belt 7/16-17/32 (11.0-13.5)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2) Install new belt to new specification. Run for 5 min. and readjust to used belt specification.
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