Service Intervals & Specifications

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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS ⁽¹⁾

Component

Miles

Air Filter

30,000

Automatic Transaxle Lubricant

⁽²⁾

Brake Fluid

60,000

Coolant

30,000

Fuel Filter

30,000

Ignition Wires

60,000

Manual Transaxle Lubricant

30,000

Oil & Filter

7500

PCV Valve

50,000

Spark Plug

30,000

Timing Belt

60,000

⁽¹⁾	Under normal driving conditions.

⁽²⁾	Fluid does not require changing except under severe service. Under severe service, change fluid and service filter every 50,000 miles.

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application

⁽¹⁾ Belt Deflection

A/C Compressor

.32-.39" (8.1-9.9 mm)

Generator/Water Pump

New Belt

.20-.27" (5.1-7.0 mm)

Used Belt ⁽²⁾

.24-.31" (6.1-8.0 mm)

P/S Pump

.32-.39" (8.1-9.9 mm)

⁽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.