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Service Intervals & Specifications: Notes

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - NON TURBO MODELS (1)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service 30 30,000
Severe Service (2) (3) 15,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid & Filter
Normal Service (4) (4)
Severe Service (2) 48,000
Camshaft Timing Belt
Normal Service 102 102,000
Severe Service (2) 90,000
Coolant
Normal Service 60 102,000
Severe Service 60 100,000
Drive Belts (5)
Normal Service 30 30,000
Severe Service (2) 60,000
Engine Oil & Oil Filter
Normal Service 6 6000
Severe Service (2) 3000
PCV Valve (6)
Normal Service 60 60,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
PCV Make Up Air Filter
Normal Service 30 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service 30 30,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service 60 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) Recommended service interval. Not required to maintain emissions warranty. Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles. Replace if necessary. Replace at 30,000 miles unless replaced at previous service interval.
(4) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
(5) Inspect and replace, if necessary.
(6) Check and replace if necessary. Service is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - TURBO MODELS (1)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) (3) 15,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid & Filter
Normal Service (4) (4)
Severe Service (2) 48,000
Camshaft Timing Belt
Normal Service 84 105,000
Severe Service (2) 90,000
Coolant
Normal Service 60 75,000
Severe Service 60 100,000
Drive Belts (5)
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) 60,000
Engine Oil & Oil Filter
Normal Service 6 5000
Severe Service (2) 3000
PCV Valve (6)
Normal Service 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
PCV Make Up Air Filter
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service 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) Recommended service interval. Not required to maintain emissions warranty. Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles. Replace if necessary. Replace at 30,000 miles unless replaced at previous service interval.
(4) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
(5) Inspect and replace, if necessary.
(6) Check and replace if necessary. Service is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
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