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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) (3) 15,000
Camshaft Timing Belt
Coolant (5) (5)
Engine Oil
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service (2) 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service 12 15,000
Severe Service (2) 6000
PCV Valve (4)
Normal Service 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
Spark Plugs
3.8L
Normal Service (2) 100,000
Severe Service (2) 75,000
Spark Plug Wires
3.8L
Normal Service (2) 100,000
Severe Service (2) 75,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid, Filter & Band Adjustment (6)
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Power Transfer Unit Fluid (AWD) (7)
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Rear Differential & Overrunning Clutch Fluid (AWD) (7)
Severe Service (2) 21,000
(1) Different interval may be required for normal and severe service. Severe service is described as use of ethanol fuel, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles, long periods of engine idling, trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service, or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
(2) Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
(3) Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary. Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during inspection.
(4) Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary. Inspect every 30,000 miles after first scheduled interval if not previously replaced at scheduled interval listed.
(5) Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000 miles thereafter.
(6) Band adjustment required on 3-speed automatic transaxle.
(7) Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer. Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service conditions.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
FWD Van
Caravan (2) (2)
Town & Country (2) (2)
(1) Used belt is a belt that has been in service for more than 15 minutes.
(2) Automatic belt tensioner is used. Belt tension adjustment is not required.
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