Service Intervals

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INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component

Interval (Miles)

Air Filter

⁽¹⁾ 30,000

Automatic Transmission Fluid

⁽²⁾⁽¹²⁾ 30,000

Brake Fluid

⁽³⁾ 30,000

Brake Shoe Linings & Drums

⁽⁴⁾ 30,000

Camshaft Timing Belt

2.0L & 2.5L

30,000

3.0L

⁽⁵⁾

Clutch

⁽⁶⁾ 15,000

Coolant (Radiator)

30,000

Disc Brake Pads & Discs, Front & Rear Axle Boots & Shaft Joint Portions

⁽⁴⁾ 15,000

Drive Belt(s)

⁽⁶⁾ 30,000

Front & Rear Wheel Bearing Lubrication

⁽⁶⁾ 60,000

Fuel Filter

⁽⁴⁾⁽⁷⁾⁽¹¹⁾ 30,000

Inspect Brake Lines & Check Operation Of Parking & Service Brake System

⁽⁶⁾ 15,000

Oil & Filter

⁽⁸⁾ 7,500

Rotate & Inspect Tires

⁽⁹⁾ 7,500

Spark Plugs

2.0L & 2.5L

30,000

3.0L

60,000

Steering & Suspension

⁽⁴⁾ 15,000

Supplemental Restraint System

⁽⁶⁾ Every 10 Years

Transmission & Differential (Front & Rear) Fluid

⁽²⁾ 30,000

Valve Clearance

⁽¹⁰⁾

⁽¹⁾	When the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner element should be replaced more often.

⁽²⁾	When the vehicle is frequently operated under severe driving conditions, replacement should be performed every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

⁽³⁾	When the vehicle is used in high humidity or mountainous areas, change the brake fluid every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 15 months, whichever occurs first.

⁽⁴⁾	When the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions, inspection should be performed every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 7 1/2 months, whichever occurs first.

⁽⁵⁾	Periodic inspection and replacement of the camshaft drive chains on the 3.0L models is not required.

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Inspect.

⁽⁷⁾	When the vehicle is used in extremely cold or hot weather areas, contamination of the filter may occur and filter replacement should be performed more often.

⁽⁸⁾	When the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or three months.

⁽⁹⁾	A tire should be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread; this occurs when the remaining tread has worn to 0.063 inches (1.6 mm) or less.

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N/A.

⁽¹¹⁾	This inspection is not required to maintain emission warranty eligibility and it does not affect the manufacturers obligations under EPAs in use compliance program.

⁽¹²⁾	The ATF filter is a maintenance free part. The ATF filter needs replacement only when it has physical damage or if the ATF has leaked.