Service Intervals & Specifications

1992 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Months Miles
Air Filter 36 30,000
Coolant 36 (1) 45,000
Oil & Filter (2)
Normal Service 12 7500
Severe Service 6 3750
Oxygen Sensor N/A (3) 80,000
Spark Plugs 36 30,000
Timing Belt N/A 60,000
(1) After first coolant change, replace coolant every 30,000 miles or 24 months.
(2) Different service interval is required for normal service and severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, police, taxi or local delivery service or operating in dust conditions.
(3) Applies to Federal.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

Application Months Miles
Tercel 36 30,000
BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
A/C Only 165 (75) 110 (50)
A/C & Power Steering 160 (73) 100 (45)
Alternator 160 (73) 100 (45)
Power Steering 160 (73) 100 (45)
(1) Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge
RENDER: 1.0x

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