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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
Coolant (2)
Oil & Filter 7500
Spark Plug 30,000
Timing Belt 60,000
Transaxle Lubricant (3)
Valve Clearance Adjustment 60,000
(1) Under normal driving conditions.
(2) Change at 45,000 miles and then every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(3) Check fluid every 15,000 miles. Fluid does not require changing unless contaminated.
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application Specification
Belt Deflection (1)
A/C Compressor
New Belt .24-.28" (6.1-7.1 mm)
Used Belt (2) .33-.37" (8.5-9.5 mm)
Alternator
New Belt .20-.32" (5.1-8.1 mm)
Used Belt (2) .24-.35" (6.1-8.9 mm)
P/S Pump .20-.32" (5.1-8.1 mm)
Belt Tension (3)
Alternator
New Belt 141-182 lbs. (64-82 kg)
Used Belt (2) 111-152 lbs. (50-69 kg)
P/S Pump
New Belt 100-150 lbs. (45-68 kg)
Used Belt (2) 60-121 lbs. (27-55 kg)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2) Used belt is a belt in operation for more than 5 minutes.
(3) Belt tension is checked with belt tension gauge.