check oil CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2004 1.G User Guide

Once a Month
²Check 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 bottle, brake master
cylinder and transmission, add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
²Check the automatic 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).
318 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filterXX
Replace thespark plugson 3.5 liter engines. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front
& Rear)X
Check thePCV valveand replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if
necessary. ³XX
Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer
unit fluid. (See the note at the end of this
chart.)XX
SCHEDULE ªBº 325
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Miles 42, 000 48, 000 54, 000 60, 000 66, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXX XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front
& Rear)X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if neces-
sary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if
necessary. ³XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months, regardless of mileage.X
Relpace the air conditioning filter. X X X
SCHEDULE ªAº 331
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Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. *XX XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front &
Rear)X
Check and replace thePCV valve, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if neces-
sary. ³X
Replace thespark plugs3.5 liter engines. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 100,000
miles, if not done at 60 months.X
Relpace the air conditioning filter. X X
332 SCHEDULE ªAº
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Miles 102, 000 108, 000 114, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front & Rear) X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if necessary. ³ X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not
done at 100,000 miles (160 000 km).X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
SCHEDULE ªAº 333
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Defroster, Rear Window................... 193
Defroster, Windshield...................63,188
Delay Wipers........................... 108
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 170
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 107
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 296
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 290
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 115
Drive Belts............................ 276
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 283
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 259
DVD Player............................ 170
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 72Electrical Power Outlets................... 124
Electronic Speed Control................... 111
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 145
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 252
Overheating.......................... 251
Emission Control System Maintenance......270,316
Engine............................... 268
Air Cleaner.......................... 277
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 277
Block Heater......................... 200
Break-In Recommendations................ 61
Checking Oil Level..................... 272
Compartment......................... 268
Coolant............................. 312
Cooling............................. 286
Exhaust Gas Caution..................29,239
Fails to Start.......................... 199
Fuel Requirements..................... 235
INDEX 349
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Oil ..............................272,312
Oil Change Interval.................... 274
Oil Selection.......................... 274
Oil Synthetic......................... 276
Overheating.......................... 251
Temperature Gauge..................... 138
Exhaust Gas Caution..............29,62,239,286
Exhaust System......................... 285
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 70
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 277
Air Conditioning....................192,282
Automatic Transaxle.................... 297
Engine Fuel.......................... 277
Engine Oil........................276,312
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 276
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 250Turn Signal.....................139,309,310
Floor Console.......................... 126
Fluid Capacities......................... 311
Fluid Leaks............................. 63
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 296
Brake............................... 313
Power Steering.....................282,313
Fog Light Service........................ 309
Fog Lights.......................106,143,309
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 260
Fuel................................. 235
Adding............................. 240
Additives............................ 238
Clean Air............................ 236
Filler Cap............................ 240
Filter............................... 277
Gasoline............................ 235
Gauge.............................. 139
350 INDEX

Occupant Restraints....................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 235
Odometer............................. 142
Oil, Engine.........................272,312
Capacity............................ 311
Change Interval....................... 274
Checking............................ 272
Disposal............................ 276
Filter............................276,312
Filter Disposal........................ 276
Identification Logo..................... 275
Materials Added to..................... 276
Recommendation...................... 274
Synthetic............................ 276
Viscosity............................ 275
Onboard Diagnostic System..............269,270
Opener, Garage Door..................... 115
Operator Manuals......................... 4
Overdrive............................. 203Overhead Console....................... 114
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 114
Overheating, Engine...................138,251
Owner's Manual.......................4,340
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 206
Parking On Hill......................... 207
Passing Light........................... 107
Pedals, Adjustable........................ 99
Pets.................................. 61
Phone, Cellular.......................... 73
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 73
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 218
Power
Brakes.............................. 208
Distribution Center..................... 305
Door Locks........................... 17
Lift Gate............................. 27
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