Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS ⁽¹⁾

Component

Months

Miles

Air Filter

Normal Service

⁽²⁾

30,000

Severe Service

⁽²⁾

15,000

Camshaft Timing Belt

⁽²⁾

60,000

Coolant

30,000

Engine Oil

Normal Service

5000

Severe Service

3000

Engine Oil Filter

Normal Service

10,000

Severe Service

6000

Spark Plugs

Normal Service

⁽²⁾

30,000

Severe Service

⁽²⁾

15,000

Spark Plug Wires

60,000

Automatic Transaxle Fluid Filter

⁽³⁾

Manual Transaxle Fluid

⁽⁴⁾

Transfer Case Fluid

⁽⁴⁾

⁽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, trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.

⁽²⁾	Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.

⁽³⁾	Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer. Under severe service, change fluid and filter (if equipped) every 30,000 miles on Turbo models.

⁽⁴⁾	Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer. On Turbo models, under severe service, change fluid every 30,000 miles.

4-CYLINDER BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application	New Belt	Used Belt
Talon
A/C	86-99 (39-45)	57-75 (26-34)
Generator	110-154 (50-70)	88 (40)
Power Steering	110-154 (50-70)	77-92 (35-42)