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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1)
Coolant 30,000
Front & Rear Axle Fluid (2) 30,000
Oil 7500
Oil Filter (3) 15,000
Manual Transmission (4)
Spark Plugs (5) 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) Limited-slip differential.
(3) Replace oil filter at oil change if annual mileage is less than 7500 miles.
(4) Inspect fluid every 30,000 miles. Replace fluid if evidence of contamination appears, after repairing reason for contamination.
(5) Use Platinum spark plugs only.
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Deflection New Belt - In. (mm) (1) Deflection Used Belt - In. (mm)
Generator .16-.20 (4.0-5.0) .22-.26 (5.5-6.5)
P/S .42-.54 (10.7-13.7) .58-.66 (14.8-16.8)
A/C .20-.24 (5.0-6.0) .26-.30 (6.5-7.5)
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
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