Manufacturer's Suggested Scheduled Maintenance

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--For 1993 model year, the manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced at 60,000 miles.

--For 1994-96 gasoline engine model years, the manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals for vehicles sold outside of California. For vehicles sold in California, inspect timing belt at 60,000 and 90,000 miles, and replace timing belt at 105,000 miles.

--For 1997-98 gasoline engine model years, the manufacturer suggests the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals for vehicles sold outside of California and Massachusetts. For vehicles sold in California and Massachusetts, inspect timing belt at 60,000 and 90,000 miles, and replace timing belt at 105,000 miles.

--For 1999-00 gasoline engine model years, the manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals except for vehicles registered in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington D.C. For these states, inspect timing belt at 60,000 and 90,000 miles, and replace timing belt at 105,000 miles.

--For 2001-03 gasoline engine models, the manufacturer recommendsinspecting the belt at 60,000 miles and replaced at 105,000 miles, UNLESS the vehicle is operated in temperatures under 0°F (-18°C). Under this condition, replace belt at 60,000 miles.