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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
3.3L/3.8L Engines ......................398
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........399
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................400
Replacement Parts ......................401
Dealer Service .........................401
Maintenance Procedures ..................402
▫ Engine Oil ..........................402
▫ Engine Oil Filter ......................406 ▫
Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 406
▫ Spark Plugs .........................407
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................407
▫ Catalytic Converter ....................407
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ................409
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............411
▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............412
▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints ..............413
▫ Steering Shaft Seal ....................413
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Spark Plugs
Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor-
mance and emission control. New plugs should be in-
stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set should be
replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark
plug, malfunctioning spark plugs can damage the cata-
lytic converter. For proper type of replacement spark
plugs, refer to the “Vehicle Emission Control Informa-
tion” label in the engine compartment.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at
the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, however, you
drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con-
ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi-
cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on
Schedule “B”.
WARNING!
The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection
in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air
cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or
maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the
engine compartment before starting the vehicle with
the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel
only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the
catalyst as an emission control device.
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Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. * XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter XX
Replace the spark plugs on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines. X
Replace the ignition cables 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ XX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
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Miles 138, 000 141, 000 144, 000 147, 000 150, 000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ‡ X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace as necessary.* X
Replace the air conditioning filter. 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. \b
This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine type operation, or trailer towing.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
460 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (165 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check and replace the PCV valve, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter en-
gines, replace if necessary. ‡ X
Replace the spark plugs 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. X
Replace the ignition cables 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100,000
miles, whichever comes first. X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
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