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1993 Ford Tempo LX, 2.3 X, Standard

Service Intervals & Specifications

1993 Ford Tempo LX, 2.3 X, StandardSECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Interval (Miles)
Air Filter 30,000
Coolant 30,000
Oil & Filter 7500
PCV Valve 30,000
Spark Plugs 30,000
Timing Belt 60,000
(1) Mileage intervals are for vehicles driven under normal driving conditions.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
2.5L
A/C & Alternator 160-190 (71-85) 110-150 (48-67)
P/S Pump 130-150 (57-67) 88-120 (40-53)
3.0L Except SHO: Sable & Taurus (2) (2)
3.0L SHO & 3.2L SHO (2) (2)
3.8L Except SC
Continental 160-190 (71-85) (3)
Cougar & Thunderbird 110-120 (48-53) (3)
Sable & Taurus (2) (2)
3.8L SC
Jackshaft 56 (26) 50 (24)
Supercharger 69 (31) 65 (29)
"V" Belts 135 (59) 130 (57)
(1) Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge.
(2) Automatic tensioner is used; adjustment is not required.
(3) Information is not available.
RENDER: 1.0x

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