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Service Intervals & Specifications

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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
Coolant 30,000
Fuel Filter (1) 15,000
Oil & Filter 7500
Spark Plugs 30,000
(1) Discard mini-fuel filter at 1000-mile maintenance interval. Install new copper gaskets.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application Specification
GL
A/C Compressor
New (1) 72 INCH Lbs. (8 N.m)
Used (1) 36 INCH Lbs. (4 N.m)
Alternator (1), (2) 72 INCH Lbs. (8 N.m)
Power Steering 13/64" (5 mm)
GLX (3) *
(1) Turn tensioning nut on toothed rack with Torque Wrench (VAG1410) and Ring Insert (SW VAG 1410-2).
(2) Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes. Loosen bolts and retight-en belt to specification.
(3) Serpentine belt tension is automatically adjusted by the tensioner.