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NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 213
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
Replace theengine timing belt(Federal Emis-
sions).X
Replace theengine timing belt(California
Emissions).X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Adjust the drive belt tension.X
Change the differential fluid. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
SCHEDULE “B” 221
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Adjust the drive belt tension. X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡ X
Replace theengine timing belt(Federal Emissions
equipped vehicles only).X
Replace theengine timing belt(California Emis-
sions equipped vehicles only).X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 100,000 miles.X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
224 SCHEDULE “A”
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