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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Cleaner 30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt/Chain (1)
Engine Coolant 100,000
Fuel Filter (1)
Oil & Filter 7500
Spark Plugs 100,000
(1) No scheduled replacement interval is available. Check and replace as necessary.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Tension: Lbs. (kg)
Serpentine Belt (2)
2.2L 50-70 (23-32)
3.1L (3)
(1) Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge.
(2) Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary.
(3) Adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley (some equipped with belt wear indicator).