Do 97+ have different service schedule?

[fangtl]

Always thought the schedule was the same as the 91-96s but I was told by a 97+ owner that it's different. Can anybody confirm this? If this is the case, can someone scan the page out of their service manual, I would like to know the recommended service intervals for the t-belt and the water pump. Also would like to know what the 60K and the 90K entails. Thanks in advance!

 

[RyRy210]

Yes, it is different. But I suggest you follow the service intervals that are outlined in ur owner's manual.

 

[fangtl]

Can someone briefly chronicle the differences?

 

[nsxtasy]

If I recall correctly, they changed the recommended interval on changing the timing belt from 90K miles or 6 years, whichever comes first, to 105K miles or 7 years. They may have also extended the interval on oil changes...?

Also would like to know what the 60K and the 90K entails.

You can look in your owner's manual, or in the FAQ section on Maintenance - Schedule.

Perhaps someone here with a '97+ can compare the schedule in his owner's manual with the FAQ schedule and note the differences here.

 

[RyRy210]

Normal Conditions:

Severe Conditions:

 

[Jim]

What's a good characterization of "severe conditions"?

 

[RyRy210]

What's a good characterization of "severe conditions"?

Refer to the link nsxtasy posted.

Like I said, I would follow the schedule that's outlined in the owner's manual for your particular year, rather than following the ones for a newer model year.

 

[fangtl]

Thanks!