timing belt CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS2.4L Turbo Engine Compartment ............378
 2.4L Engine Compartment ................379
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........380
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............381
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................381
 Replacement Parts ......................383
 Authorized Dealer Service ................383
 Maintenance Procedures ..................384 ▫
Engine Oil ..........................384
▫ Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 388
▫ Spark Plugs .........................388
▫ Ignition Wiring System .................388
▫ Catalytic Converter ....................389
▫ Engine Timing Belt ....................390
▫ Crankcase Emission Control System ........390
▫ Fuel Filter ..........................391
▫ Air Cleaner Element (Air Filter) ...........391
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WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune up to manufacturers specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
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Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
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Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
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Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected for prolonged period.
ENGINE TIMING BELTReplace the engine timing belt at the intervals described
in the appropriate maintenance schedule.CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMProper operation of this system depends on freedom
from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle
mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may
accumulate deposits. If a valve is not working properly,
replace it with a new valve. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE!
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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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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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Miles90,000 95,000 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XX X X
Rotate tires. XX X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace if necessary. Not required if
previously changed. * ‡ X
Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. X
Replace the Make-up air filter. X
Replace the engine timing belt. X456 SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO
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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