Replacement Intervals

1998 Hyundai Tiburon Base, StandardSECTION Replacement Intervals
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Months Miles
Accessory Drive Belts
Normal/Severe Service 48 60,000
Air Filter
Normal/Severe Service (1) 24 (1) 30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service 10 15,000
Brake Fluid Normal/Severe Service 24 30,000
Coolant Normal/Severe Service 24 30,000
Engine Oil & Filter
Normal Service 6 7,500
Severe Service 3 3,000
Fuel Filter Normal/Severe Service (1) 42 (1) 52,500
Manual Transmission Fluid Normal/Severe Service (2) 24 (2) 30,000
PCV Valve (2) Normal/Severe Service (2) 42 (2) 52,500
Spark Plugs
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service 18 24,000
Timing Belt Normal/Severe Service 48 60,000
(1) A more frequent interval is required for severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation, or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
(2) Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
RENDER: 1.0x

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