Engine Recommended Interval

1.9L Timing belt and tensioner 105,000 Mi.

2.1L* (11)

2.3L (B23)* (11)

2.3L 4-Cyl.* (55)
(B230, B230F & B230FT)

2.3L 4-Cyl.* (B234) (56)

2.3L 5-Cyl.* (39)

2.4L 5-Cyl. Gasoline (39)

2.4L Diesel* 75,000 Mi.

2.8L Timing belt and tensioner 105,000 Mi.

2.9L* (57)

* - Interference engine.

(11) - On 1985 & prior models, replace at 40,000 mile intervals. On 1986-94 models, replace at 50,000 mile interval. On 1995 & later models, replacement at 70,000 miles is recommended but not required, but the belt should be replaced at 100,000 miles (if not replaced previously.

(39) - On models prior to 1994, replace timing belt every 50,000 miles. On 1994-98 models, replace belt & tensioner every 70,000 miles. On 1999-2002 models, replace timing belt and tensioner every 105,000 miles.

(55) - On 1991 & prior B230F engines & 1994 8230FT engines less EGR, inspect at 5,000 miles, replace at 50,000 miles with a follow-up inspection 5,000 miles later. On 1992-94 B230F engines & 1994 B230FT engines w/EGR, inspect at 10,000 miles, replace at 50,000 miles with a follow-up inspection 10,000 miles later. On 1995 & later modes replacement at 70,000 miles is recommended but not required, but the belt should be replaced at 100,000 miles (if not replaced previously).

(56) - On 1992 & prior models, inspect at 5,000 miles, replace at 50,000 miles with a follow-up inspection 5,000 miles later. On 1993 & later engines replace every 50,000 miles.

(57) - On 1992 & earlier models replace every 20,000 miles. On 1993 models replace every 60,000 miles. On 1994 models replace every 50,000 miles. On 1995-98 models replacement is recommended every 70,000 miles. On 1999-2002 models, replace timing belt & tensioner every 105,000 miles.

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