Service Intervals & Specifications

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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component

Miles

Air Cleaner

30,000

Accessory Drive Belt

60,000

Engine Coolant

150,000

Fuel Filter

⁽¹⁾

Oil & Filter

7500

Spark Plugs

100,000

⁽¹⁾	No scheduled replacement interval set by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary.

BELT ADJUSTMENT ⁽¹⁾

Application

⁽²⁾ Tension Lbs. (kg)

3.8L

50-70 (23-32)

⁽¹⁾	Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary.

⁽²⁾	Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge.