transmission oil CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2004 2.G Owners Manual

mTrailer Towing........................166
NWarranty Requirements.................166
mFlexible Fuel ± (2.7L Engines With Automatic
Transmission Only)
.....................168
NE-85 General Information................168
NEthanol Fuel (E-85)....................168
NFuel Requirements....................168NSelection Of Engine Oil.................169
NStarting............................170
NCruising Range.......................170
NReplacement Parts.....................171
NMaintenance.........................171
STARTING AND OPERATING 131
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
m2.4L Engine..........................189
m2.7L Engine..........................190
mOnboard Diagnostic System Ð OBD II......191
mEmissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs
............................192
mReplacement Parts.....................193
mDealer Service........................193
mMaintenance Procedures.................194
NEngine Oil..........................194
NCrankcase Emission Control System........200
NMaintenance-Free Battery................200
NAir Conditioner......................201NPower Steering Fluid Check..............202
NSuspension Ball Joints..................203
NBody Mechanism Lubrication.............203
NWindshield Wiper Blades................205
NWindshield Washers...................205
NExhaust System......................206
NCooling System.......................207
NHoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......211
NBrakes.............................211
NFuel System Hoses....................213
NAutomatic Transmission................213
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Use only manufacturer's recommended brake fluid, refer
to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
for correct fluid type.
WARNING!
Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling
point than MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid or that is
unidentified as to DOT FMVSS specification may
result in sudden brake failure during hard or pro-
longed braking. You could have an accident.
WARNING!
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter.Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the
brake fluid as seal damage will result!
Fuel System Hoses
Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are
designed with hoses and clamps which have unique
material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and
resist attack by deteriorated gasoline.
You are urged to use only manufacturer specified hoses
and clamps, or their equivalent in material and specifi-
cation, in any fuel system servicing. It is mandatory to
replace all clamps that have been loosened or removed
during service. Care should be taken in installing new
clamps to insure they are properly torqued.
Automatic Transmission
Your front wheel drive vehicle has a transmission and
differential assembly contained within a single housing.
This is referred to as a ªTransaxle.º
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil Use API Certified (GF-3). Refer to oil viscosity chart for correct SAE grade.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label under the engine
hood.
Oil Filter (2.4L Engine) MopartOil Filter (P/N 4105409) or equivalent.
Oil Filter (2.7L Engine) MopartOil Filter (P/N 5281090) or equivalent.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder MopartBrake Fluid DOT 3 Motor Vehicle.
Power Steering Reservoir MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Steering Gear & Linkage, Ball
Joints, Prop Shafts & Yokes, Wheel
BearingsMopartMulti-Purpose Lubricant NLGI Grade 2.
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At Each Stop for Fuel
²
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transaxle and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
²
Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake linings, hoses and calipers.
²Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the brake master cylinder fluid level.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on
Schedule ªAº 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule ªBº 6,000 miles (10 000
km).
NOTE:In 2.7L Engines equipped with Flex Fuel Engine
(FFV), change engine oil every 5 months or 5,000 miles,
whichever comes first. This applies to both Maintenance
Schedule A and B.
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SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with anL.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section of this manual.
SCHEDULE ªBº 239
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*X XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engine. X
Replace the accessory drive belts on the 2.7
liter engine.X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter en-
gine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*³X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.LX
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Traction Control....................70,87,144
Trailer Towing......................... 166
Minimum Requirements................ 166
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 166
Warnings........................... 166
Transaxle............................. 213
Additives........................... 215
Automatic.......................... 213
Filter.............................. 215
Manual..........................139,186
Selection of Lubricant.................. 214
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 89
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 18
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 73
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 15
Tread Wear Indicators................... 157
Trip Computer.......................... 92
Trip Odometer.......................... 89
Trunk Release, Emergency...............20,21
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 20
Turn Signals.........................67,88Underhood Fuses....................... 223
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 257
Universal Transmitter.................... 73
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 211
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 58
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 149
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 19
Vinyl Trim............................ 218
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................196,232
Voltmeter.............................. 88
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 14
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 174
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 254
Washers, Windshield..................68,205
Washing Vehicle........................ 217
Waxing and Polishing................... 217
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 158
Wind Buffeting......................... 22
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