Engine Recommended Interval

1.0L* (6)

1.3L* 100,000 Mi.

1.5L* 60,000 Mi.

1.6L SOHC (Prizm) (26)

1.6L SOHC (Storm) 60,000 Mi.

1.6L SOHC 8 Valve (Tracker) (30)

1.6L* SOHC 16 Valve (Tracker) (30)

1.6L DOHC (1989-92 Prizm GSI) (26)

1.6L* DOHC (1989-97 Prizm
(26)
Except 1989-92 GSI)

1.6L* DOHC (Storm) (1)

1.8L* DOHC (Prizm) (26)

1.8L* DOHC (Storm) (26)

* - Interference engine.

(1) - Manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

(6) - On 1996 & prior models. inspect & adjust belt at 30,000 mile intervals and 60,000 mile intervals. Replace timing belt every 60,000 miles. On 1997 & later models, inspect & adjust belt at 30,000 mile intervals and 60.000 mile intervals. Replace timing belt every 100,000 miles.

(26) - On 1995 & prior models, replace at 60,000 mile intervals. On 1996 & later models replace every 90,000 miles or 72 months under normal service, or every 60,000 miles in severe service.

(30) - On 1994 & prior models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. On 1995-97 models, replace every 100,000 miles. On 1998 models, replacement at 60,000 mile intervals and follow-up inspection at 90,000 mile intervals is recommended but not required.

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