oil temperature CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on thedipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling the crankcase as indicated by an oil level
above the “Max” mark on the engine oil dipstick
will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil
pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This
could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
following list to decide if any apply to you.
•Day and night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and Go driving.
Engine Oil Dipstick
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Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet
the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard
MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low tempera-
ture starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil
filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil
viscosity grade for your engine.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, see the
Engine Compartment illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
There are a number of engine oils being promoted as
either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to use
such a product, useonlythose oils that are American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified and have the recom-
mended SAE viscosity grade. Follow the maintenance
schedule that describes your driving type.
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WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake, Power Steering and Oil Cooler System
Hoses
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect the surface of the hoses and nylon tubing for
evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard and
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particu-
lar attention should be made to examining those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust
manifold.Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
NOTE:Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tions to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. There-
fore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not neces-
sarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot
fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle
operation) should be noted before a hose is replaced
based on leakage.
NOTE:Inspection of brake hoses should be done when-
ever the brake system is serviced and at every engine oil
change.
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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.
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Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 187
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 227
Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 342
Jump Starting......................... 347
Towing ............................. 351
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan).......... 39
Emission Control System Maintenance......361,408
Engine............................358,359
Break-In Recommendations............... 111
Checking Oil Level..................... 363
Cooling ............................. 377
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 322
Fuel Requirements..................... 318
Jump Starting......................... 347
Oil ...........................363,404,405
Oil Change Interval.................... 364
Oil Filler Cap...................358,359,366OilFilter ............................ 405
Oil Selection.......................... 366
Oil Synthetic......................... 366
Overheating.......................... 340
Temperature Gauge..................... 220
TimingBelt .......................... 369
Event Data Recorder................... 68,101
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 38,112,322,376
Exhaust System......................... 376
Fabric Care............................ 391
Filler Location Fuel...................... 220
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 370
Engine Fuel.......................... 370
Engine Oil........................367,405
Flashers.............................. 340
Hazard Warning....................... 340
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 347
446 INDEX

Engine Temperature Warning.............. 224
Fog ..........................180,225,402
Front Replacement..................... 401
Headlight Switch...................... 179
Headlights........................... 179
High Beam Indicator.................... 226
Instrument Cluster..................... 179
Lights On Reminder.................... 180
Low Fuel............................ 225
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 222
Map Reading......................177,178
Oil Pressure.......................... 226
Rear Servicing........................ 402
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 224
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 35
Service.............................. 401
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 224
Traction Control....................... 298
Turn Signal..................178,181,222,402Voltage............................. 224
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 220
Loading Vehicle......................... 326
Tires ............................... 303
Locks
Child Protection........................ 22
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 20
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lubrication, Body....................... 374
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 210
Lumbar Support........................ 160
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 371
Maintenance, General..................... 363
Maintenance Procedures................... 363
Maintenance Schedule
Schedule “A”-Non Turbo................. 422
Schedule “A”-Turbo.................... 427
450 INDEX

Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 15,36
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service and Maintenance.................. 408
Service Assistance....................... 434
Service Contract......................... 436
Service Manuals........................ 438
Setting the Clock..................236,240,248
Settings, Personal........................ 231
Severe Service.......................... 411
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 290
Shoulder Belts......................... 45,80
Side Airbag........................... 63,97
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 272
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 349
Snow Tires............................ 317
Spare Tire........................ 311,312,343
Spark Plugs............................ 368
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........187,221
Speedometer........................... 220Speedometer and Odometer................ 217
Starting............................... 278
Automatic Transmission................. 278
Engine Fails to Start.................... 280
Manual Transmission................... 279
Starting Procedures...................... 278
Steering
Power...........................297,373
TiltColumn .......................... 185
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Storage............................203,400
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 350
Sun Roof.............................. 197
Sun Visor Extension...................... 134
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag...... 54,88
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 366
Tachometer............................ 221
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......220,341
INDEX 455
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