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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Months Miles
Air Filter 24 30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1)
Normal Service (2) (2)
Severe Service 12 15,000
Camshaft Timing Belt (1)
Normal Service (2) (2)
Severe Service 48 60,000
Coolant 24 30,000
Manual Transmission Fluid (1)
Normal Service (2) (2)
Severe Service 24 30,000
Oil & Filter (1)
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service 4 5000
Repack Rear Wheel Bearings 24 30,000
Spark Plugs 24 30,000
(1) Different interval is required for normal service and severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service or operating in dusty conditions.
(2) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

Application Months Miles
Tercel (1) 48 60,000
(1) Manufacturer recommends listening for valve noise from excessive valve clearance. Adjust valve clearance is valve noise exists.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge)

Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
A/C 160 (73) 100 (45)
Generator 160 (73) 100 (45)
Power Steering 180 (82) 120 (54)
(1) Used belt is a belt in operation at least 5 minutes.
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