oil temperature CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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 the
dipstick. 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 OilRoad 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.
•
Extensive engine idling.
•
Driving in dusty conditions.
•
Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 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 service).
•
Off-Road or desert operation.
•
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 three months,
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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L and 2.4L
Turbo EnginesSAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” 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 OilsYou may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine OilsThe manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.Disposing of Used Engine OilCare should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from
your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can
present a problem to the environment. Contact your
dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice
on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in
your area.Engine Oil FilterThe engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine
oil change.
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FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONSElectronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are
designed with tubes and special connects, connections
and clamps which have unique material characteristics to
provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deterio-
rated gasoline.
You are urged to use only the manufactures-specified
tubes, connections and clamps, or their equivalent in
material and specification, in any fuel system servicing.BRAKE SYSTEMIn order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Suggested service intervals can be found in the “Mainte-
nance Schedule” in this manual.
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
HosesWhen servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect the surface of the hoses and nylon tubing for
evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard and
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINESFollow 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: 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.
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 197
Downshifting .......................... 304
Drive Belts ............................ 388
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 167
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 369
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 217
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 137
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 206
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 194
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .......................... 234,235,240
Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 360
Jump Starting ......................... 367
Towing ............................. 371
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) .......... 40Emission Control System Maintenance
......381,434
Engine .......................... 1 15,378,379
Break-In Recommendations ............... 115
Checking Oil Level ..................... 384
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 398
Cooling ............................. 398
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 339
Fuel Requirements ..................... 337
Jump Starting ......................... 367
Oil ........................... 384,429,430
Oil Change Interval .................... 385
Oil Filler Cap ................... 378,379,387
Oil Filter ............................ 430
Oil Selection .......................... 386
Oil Synthetic ......................... 387
Operation ............................ 115
Overheating .......................... 358
Temperature Gauge ..................... 226
Timing Belt .......................... 390474 INDEX

Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Convertible) ............ 30
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 24
Keys ................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 230
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................... 45,82
Latches Hood ............................... 183
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 337
Life of Tires ............................ 327
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 37
Light Bulbs ......................... 424,425
Lights ............................. 1 17,184
Airbag ...................... 70,104,116,234
Anti-Lock ........................... 233
Back-Up ............................. 427
Brake Warning ........................ 231 Center Mounted Stop
................... 428
Daytime Running ...................... 187
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 186
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 232
Fog .......................... 188,233,426
Front Replacement ..................... 425
Headlight Switch ...................... 186
Headlights ........................... 186
High Beam Indicator .................... 234
Instrument Cluster ..................... 186
Lights On Reminder .................... 187
Low Fuel ............................ 233
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 229
Map Reading ...................... 184,185
Oil Pressure .......................... 234
Rear Servicing ........................ 427
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 232
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 36
Service .............................. 425478 INDEX

Severe Service.......................... 437
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 304
Shoulder Belts ......................... 45,82
Side Airbag .......................... 64,100
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 285
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 369
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 330
Snow Tires ............................ 330
Spare Tire .......................... 325,361
Spark Plugs ............................ 388
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........194,229
Speedometer ........................... 226
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 223
Starting ............................ 291,292
Automatic Transmission ................. 291
Engine Fails to Start .................... 293
Manual Transmission ................... 292
Starting and Operating .................291,292
Starting Procedures ...................... 291 Steering
Linkage ............................. 395
Power ........................... 310,394
Tilt Column .......................... 193
Wheel Lock ........................... 18
Storage ............................ 209,423
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 370
Sun Roof .............................. 204
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 138
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ......55,90
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 387
Tachometer ............................ 227
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......226,359
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............77,111
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 36
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 36
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 193
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 317484 INDEX