1996 Eagle Talon Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service (2) 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
A/T Fluid & Filter (3) (3)
Cam Timing Belt (2) 60,000
Coolant 24 30,000
Engine Oil
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service 3 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service 12 15,000
Severe Service 6 6000
Manual Transaxle Fluid (4) (4)
Spark Plugs
Normal Service (2) 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Spark Plug Wires 60 60,000
Transfer Case Fluid (4) (4)
(1) Different interval is required for normal and severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
(2) Monthly interval not available at time of publication.
(3) Normal service interval not available at time of publication. Under severe service, change fluid every 15,000 miles.
(4) Normal service interval not available at time of publication. Under severe service, change fluid every 30,000 miles.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt (2) Used Belt
Generator 110-160 (50-73) 90-110 (41-50)
Power Steering
With A/C 137-159 (62-72) 93-115 (42-52)
Without A/C 110-160 (50-73) 90-110 (41-50)
(1) Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge.
(2) Used belt is one in operation for more than 15 minutes.
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