maintenance CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2009 1.G Owner's Guide

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 354
 Maintenance Schedules ................. 354
▫ At Each Stop For Fuel ................. 356
▫ Once a Month ...................... 356
▫ At Each Oil Change .................. 356 ▫
Maintenance Schedule B — All Engines .... 357
▫ Maintenance Schedule A — Non-
Turbocharged ....................... 368
▫ Maintenance Schedule A — Turbocharged . . . 373
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EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed inbold type
must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure
the continued proper functioning of the emissions control
system. These and all other maintenance services in-
cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service should also be done anytime a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emis-
sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part that has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are three maintenance schedules that show re-
quired service for your vehicle.
First is “Maintenance Schedule B — All Engines.” It is for
vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are
listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.
•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 percent of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F(32°C).
•Trailer towing.†
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•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).†
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.
NOTE:
•If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine
oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months,
whichever comes first, and follow “Maintenance
Schedule B — All Engines” in this section.
•If ANY 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 “Main-
tenance Schedule B — All Engines” in this section.
•Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed
for “Maintenance Schedule B — All Engines.” Second is “Maintenance Schedule A — Non-
Turbocharged.” It is for vehicles that are not operated
under any of the conditions listed under “Maintenance
Schedule B — All Engines.”
Third is Maintenance Schedule A — Turbocharged. It is
for vehicles that are not operated under any of the
conditions listed under “Maintenance 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.8
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At Each Stop for Fuel
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Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy 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.
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Maintenance Schedule B — All Engines
Follow “Maintenance Schedule B — All Engines”, if you
usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the
following conditions.
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.
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NOTE:
•IfANY of these apply to you, then change your engine
oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months,
whichever comes first, and follow ’Maintenance
Schedule B — All Engines”in this section.
•If ANY 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 “Main-
tenance Schedule B — All Engines” in this section. If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Non–Turbocharged engine, then change
your engine oil at every interval shown on “Maintenance
Schedule A — Non–Turbocharged” in this section.
If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Turbocharged engine change your en-
gine oil at every interval shown on “Maintenance Sched-
ule A — Turbocharged” in this section.
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Miles3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at three months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace as
necessary. * X
Inspect the make-up air filter, replace as
necessary.* X
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Miles21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at three months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. XX
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
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Miles39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000
(Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at three months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for
trailer towing. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace as
necessary.* X
Change the manual transaxle fluid.† X
Inspect the make-up air filter, replace as
necessary.* X
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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 three months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. XX
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seal. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and
filter. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at
60 months, if not done at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km). X
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