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8 - Engine Type M * 3.5L V6 9 - VIN Check Digit * 1 Through 9 Or X 10 - Vehicle Model Year V * 1997 W * 1998 11 - Assembly Plant J * Nagoya, Japan 12-17 - Serial Number * Sequential Production Number MAINTENANCE SERVICE INFORMATION SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary operating conditions. Normal Service * Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily * No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions) NOTE: Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions: * Driving In Dusty Conditions * Towing A Trailer, Police, Taxi, Or Commercial Type Operation * Extensive Idling, Driving In Stop And Go Traffic * Short-Trip Operation At Freezing Temperatures (Engine Not Thoroughly Warmed Up) * Driving In Sandy Areas * Driving In Salty Areas * More Than 50% Operation In Heavy City Traffic Or At Sustained High Speeds During Hot Weather Above 90 F (32 C) * Driving On Off-Road CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT Replace the camshaft timing belt every 60,000 miles. It is recommended that the timing belt be inspected every 30,000 miles after replacement. CAUTION: Failure to replace a faulty camshaft timing belt may result in serious engine damage. The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling". Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty |