engine coolant CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G User Guide

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Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).†

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Off-road or desert operation.
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If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE: IfANY of 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 the Maintenance Schedules section of this
manual.
NOTE: IFANY of 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 the Maintenance Sched-
ules section of this manual.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule B—ALL ENGINES. Second is Schedule
“A”—NON TURBO. It is for vehicles
that are not operated under any of the conditions listed
under Schedule B—ALL ENGINES.
Third is Schedule “A”—TURBO. It is for vehicles that are
not operated under any of the conditions listed under
Schedule B—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 435
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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.
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Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
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Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
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Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transaxle and add as needed.
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Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
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Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
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Inspect the exhaust system.
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Inspect the brake hoses.
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Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
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Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
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Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug
condition.
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Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
436 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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NOTE:IFANY of 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 the Maintenance Sched-
ules section of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Non–Turbo Charged Engine then
change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule “A”—NON TURBO in the maintenance sched-
ule section of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Turbo Charged Engine change your
engine oil at every interval shown on schedule
“A”—TURBO in the maintenance schedule section of this
manual.438 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
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Miles57,000 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. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. XX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace if neces-
sary. Not required if previously changed. * ‡ X
Replace the Make-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. X442 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
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Miles93,000 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. XX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for trailer
towing. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as
necessary.* X
Change the manual transaxle fluid.† X
Replace the engine timing belt. *X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not replaced
at 60 months. X
Inspect the Make-up air filter, replace as necessary. X444 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
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Miles108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(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. XXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. *X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the Make-up air filter. X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter.
X
Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. *‡ X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months,
if not replaced at 102,000 miles. X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES 445
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Miles42,000 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 the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 102,000 miles. X
Replace the Make-up air filter. X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO 449
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Miles72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (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 the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Replace the engine timing belt. * X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed. * ‡ X
Replace the Make-up air filter. X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 60 months. X450 SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO
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Miles108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000) (220 000) (230 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Rotate tires. XXXXXX
Inspect the PCV valveand replace if necessary. * ‡ X
Replace the air cleaner filter. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120
months, if not done at 102,000 miles. X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Replace the Make-up air filter. X
SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO 451
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Miles35,000 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. X454 SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO
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