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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
Coolant 30,000
Brake Fluid (1)
Fuel Filter (2) 30,000
Oil & Filter 7500
Spark Plugs (3) 30,000
Timing Belt 60,000
(1) Every 2 years regardless of mileage.
(2) On diesel engine only.
(3) On gasoline engine only.
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application Specification
A/C Compressor (1)
Generator (1) , (2)
Power Steering
New (3) 62 INCH Lbs. (7 N.m)
Used (3) 36 INCH Lbs. (4 N.m)
(1) Serpentine belt tension automatically adjusted by tensioner.
(2) Tighten bolts. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes. Loosen and retighten bolts.
(3) Turn tensioning nut on toothed rack with Torque Wrench (VAG1410) and Ring Insert (SW VAG 1410-2).
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