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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) (3) 15,000
Camshaft Timing Belt 2.4L
Normal Service 96 120,000
Severe Service (2) 120,000
Coolant (5) (5)
Engine Oil
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service (2) 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service 12 7500
Severe Service (2) 3000
PCV Valve (4)
Normal Service 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
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
Automatic Transaxle Fluid, Filter & Band Adjustment (6)
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Power Transfer Unit Fluid (AWD) (7)
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Rear Differential & Overrunning Clutch Fluid (AWD) (7)
Severe Service (2) 21,000
(1) Different interval may be required for normal and severe service. Severe service is described as use of ethanol fuel, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles, long periods of engine idling, trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service, or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
(2) Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
(3) Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary. Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during inspection.
(4) Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary. Inspect every 30,000 miles after first scheduled interval if not previously replaced at scheduled interval listed.
(5) Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000 miles thereafter.
(6) Band adjustment required on 3-speed automatic transaxle.
(7) Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer. Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service conditions.
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) (3) 15,000
Coolant (4) (4)
Engine Oil
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service (2) 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service 12 15,000
Severe Service (2) 6000
PCV Valve (5)
Normal Service 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
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
Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service 30 37,500
Severe Service (2) 12,000
Manual Transmission Fluid (6) (6)
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service 30 37,500
Severe Service (2) 36,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD)(7)
Severe Service (2) 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid(7)
Severe Service (2) 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings (2WD)
Normal Service 18 22,500
Severe Service (2) 21,000
(1) Different interval may be required for normal and severe service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles, trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation, or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
(2) Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
(3) Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary. Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during inspection.
(4) Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000 miles thereafter.
(5) Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
(6) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
(7) Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer. Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service conditions.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
FWD Van
Caravan
A/C & Generator 190 (86) 115 (52)
Power Steering 140 (64) 90 (41)
Voyager
A/C & Generator 190 (86) 115 (52)
Power Steering 140 (64) 90 (41)
(1) Used belt is a belt that has been in service for more than 15 minutes.
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