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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
Normal Service (2) 105,000
Severe Service (2) 105,000
Coolant
Normal Service (4) (4)
Severe Service (2) (5)
Drive Belts
Normal Service 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 60,000
Engine Oil
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service (2) 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service (6) 12 15,000
Severe Service (2) 6000
PCV Valve (7)
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
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Manual Transaxle Fluid (8) (8)
(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 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) Replace coolant at 36,000 miles. After first coolant change, replace coolant every 15,000 miles thereafter.
(6) If mileage is less than 7500 miles each year, replace oil filter at each oil change.
(7) 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.
(8) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
A/C & Power Steering 135 (61) 100 (45)
Generator 135 (61) 100 (45)
(1) Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge.
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