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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
Automatic Transmission
Except 4WD (1)
4WD 30,000
Axle Fluid (3) 30,000
Coolant 30,000
Oil 7500
Oil Filter (2) 15,000
Spark Plugs (4) 60,000
Spark Plug Wires 60,000
Timing Belt 60,000
(1) Inspect fluid every 15,000 miles. Replace fluid if evidence of contamination appears, after repairing reason for contamination.
(2) Replace oil filter at oil change if annual mileage is less than 7500 miles.
(3) Limited-slip differential.
(4) Use Platinum spark plugs only.
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Deflection New Belt - In. (mm) (1) Deflection Used Belt - In. (mm)
Generator .22-.29 (5.5-7.5) .31-.35 (8.0-9.0)
P/S .56-.64 (14.0-16.0) .44-.52 (11.0-13.0)
A/C .22-.26 (5.6-65) .17-.20 (4.3-5.1)
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.