Engine Recommended Interval

2.5L (37)

3.0L Inline 6 (92-97) (26)

3.0L* Inline 6 VVT-i (98-03) (26)

3.0L V6 (52)

4.0L* (26)

4.3L* 90,000 Mi. or 72 Mo.

4.7L* 90,000 Mi. or 72 Mo.

* - Interference engine.

VVT-i - Variable Valve Timing With Intelligence

(26) - On 1995 & prior models, under normal conditions manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. On 1995 & prior models, for vehicles operated under conditions of excessive idling & or low speed driving for long distances, replace at 60,000 mile intervals. On 1996-97 models replace every 90,000 miles or 72 months under normal service, or every 60,000 miles in severe service.

(37) - Under normal service conditions manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. For vehicles operated under conditions of excessive idling & or low speed driving for long distances, replace at 60,000 mile intervals.

(52) - On 1997 & prior models, under normal service conditions manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval. On 1997 & prior models, for vehicles operated under conditions of excessive idling or low speed driving for long distances, replace at 60,000 mile intervals. On 1998 models, replace every 90,000 miles or 72 months if vehicle operates under severe conditions such as extensive idling & or low speed driving for extended ranges. On 1999-2003 models, replace every 90,000 miles or 72 months.

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