engine coolant CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2006 1.G User Guide

•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).†
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If 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 “B—All
Engines” of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule “B—All Engines” of theMaintenance Sched-
ulessection of this manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB—ALL ENGINES.Second is Schedule“A”—NON TURBO. It is for vehicles
that are not operated under any of the conditions listed
under ScheduleB—ALL ENGINES.
Third is Schedule“A”—TURBO. It is for vehicles that are
not operated under any of the conditions listed under
ScheduleB—ALL ENGINES.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 417
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At Each Stop for Fuel
•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.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transaxle and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
•Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug
condition.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
418 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
Follow schedule “B”—All Engines if you usually operate
your vehicle under one or more of the following condi-
tions.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every
60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually
operated under one or more of the conditions marked
with an.
Change the manual transaxle fluid every 48,000 miles (80
000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or
more of the conditions marked with an †.
•Day and night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C ).
•Trailer towing.†
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).†
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If 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 “B—All
Engines” of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
( Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Rotate tires. X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if neces-
sary. Not required if previously changed. * ‡X
Replace theMake-up air filter.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil-
ter.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, if not done at 102,000 miles.X
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXX
Rotate tires. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for trailer
towing.X
Inspect theengine air cleaner filterand replace as
necessary.*X
Change the manual transaxle fluid.† X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not replaced
at 60 months.X
Inspect theMake-up air filter,replace as necessary. X
426 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXX
Rotate tires. X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.*X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace theMake-up air filter.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter.X
Inspect thePCV valve and replace if necessary.*‡ X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months,
if not replaced at 102,000 miles.X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.X
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX
Rotate tires.XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 102,000 miles.X
Replace theMake-up air filter.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
430 SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (120000) (130000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed. * ‡X
Replace theMake-up air filter.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 60 months.X
SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO 431
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Miles108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. * ‡ X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace theengine timing belt.*X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at
102,000 miles.X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.X
Replace theMake-up air filter.X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ 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.
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Miles 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000
(Kilometers) (56 000) (64 000) (72 000) (80 000) (88 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX
Rotate tires.XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not
replaced at 100,000 miles.X
434 SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO
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