Engine

Maintenance Tips

• Change oil and filter at least every 6,000 miles
• For long-term ownership, stop-and-go driving and tougher driving conditions,
  change oil and filter every 3,000 miles
• Check timing belt at 20,000 miles and replace it at 30,000 miles
• Change air-filter every 10,000 miles. Dirt entering the engine through
  the intake manifold is as damaging as dirty oil
• Adjust valves on overhead cams every 20,000 miles
• Change spark plugs every 20,00 miles
• Change spark plug wires every 30,000 miles
• Change PCV valve every 30,000 miles
• Change cap and rotor every 20,000 miles
• Check idle speed every 20,000 miles
• Change crankcase ventilation filter every 30,000 miles

Credits: 
Illustrations ~ Russell von Sauers
Tips ~ Car Quest